ODL File Type

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ODL File Summary

Only one known software program, Microsoft Visual Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation, is related to the ODL file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Object Description Language File format. ODL files are categorized ordinarily as Developer Files.

ODL files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The ODL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ODL files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ODL file.

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File Rank

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Importance

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ODL Types


Principal ODL Type

.ODL
File ID:.odl
Group:Object Description Language File

Script file written in Object Description Language (ODL), the specification language defining the interface to object types conforming to the ODMG Object Model.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Developer Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.odl

Software Programs That Open The Object Description Language File:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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ODL File Popularity


OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding ODL Issues


Issues Opening ODL Files

Microsoft Visual Studio is Not Installed

When you double-click your ODL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Visual Studio isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your ODL with Microsoft Visual Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed, and you know of another program to open your ODL file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Object Description Language File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Object Description Language File file was created by a newer Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your ODL file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ODL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Additional ODL Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading ODL files, other external issues might be to blame. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • ODL file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the ODL file inside the Windows Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the ODL format
  • Something has caused file corruption of your ODL
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your ODL
  • Hardware associated with ODL has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Object Description Language File file

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