LIB file format description

Many people share .lib files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .lib file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .lib files.

16 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.lib - Visual C++ Import Library

The LIB development files are related to Microsoft Visual Studio. The LIB file is a Visual C++ Import Library. This file contains information the linker needs to resolve external references to exported DLL functions.

Application:

Microsoft Visual Studio

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Visual C++ Import Library related extensions:

.tbk: Visual FoxPro Memo Backup
.ys: Y86 Assembler Source Code
.mno: Dreamweaver Design Notes Data
.3mp: TTCN-3 Source Code
.hgsigs: Mercurial Signatures Data
.dep: IAR System Dependency Data

.lib - ESPL Encrypted Programming File

The LIB development files are related to Ensign. The LIB file is a ESPL Encrypted Programming File. The Ensign Software Programming Language (ESPL) is used to program user-defined studies, lines, reports, and tools using the Ensign Windows software. Encrypted ESPL files are saved with a file extension of .LIB, and cannot be loaded into the ESPL Editor.

Application:

Ensign

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ESPL Encrypted Programming File related extensions:

.spt: ESPL Programming File

.lib - TINA Library

The LIB data files are related to TINA. The LIB file is a TINA Library. TINA is a circuit simulation and PCB design software package for analyzing, designing, and real time testing of analog, digital, VHDL, MCU, and mixed electronic circuits and their PCB layouts, it is made by Designsoft.

Application:

TINA

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

TINA Library related extensions:

.cat: TINA Pro Catalog
.cpl: TINA Complex Parameter List
.ddb: TINA Shape Library Database
.exa: TINA Task List
.ind: TINA Library Index
.ipr: TINA Interpreter File

.lib - Maple Repository Data File

The LIB data files are related to Maple. The LIB file is a Maple Repository Data File. Maple is a commercial computer algebra system developed and sold commercially by Maplesoft. The file extension .mla is used to denote a Maple repository file. In early versions of Maple, a repository was a pair of files named with .lib and .ind extensions.

Application:

Maple

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Maple Repository Data File related extensions:

.hdb: Maple Help Database
.ind: Maple Repository Index File
.lid: Maple Setup Data
.m: Maple Internal Format File
.maple: Maple Workbook Document
.maplet: Maple Maplet File

.lib - FluidDraw Library

The LIB data files are related to FluidDraw. The LIB file is a FluidDraw Library. FluidDraw is an application for creating electro-pneumatic circuit drawings. FluidDraw Libraries are hierarchically organised collections of symbols.

Application:

FluidDraw

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

FluidDraw Library related extensions:

.fdprj: FluidDraw Project

.lib - Scholars Aid Library

The LIB data files are related to Scholars Aid. The LIB file is a Scholars Aid Library. Scholars Aid is an academic writing software that can be used by everyone to organize, search, and use data.

Application:

Scholars Aid

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Scholars Aid Library related extensions:

.slg: Safend Protector Encrypted Log
.pmo: Broderbund PrintMaster Meta Object
.asdatabase: Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Database
.hex: BinHex Encoded Data
.vrmat: V-Ray Material Data
.ia6: IApproach Work Data

.lib - CIRCAD Source Library

The LIB data files are related to CIRCAD. The LIB file is a CIRCAD Source Library. CIRCAD is a powerful and easy-to-use PCB Design package.

Application:

CIRCAD

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

CIRCAD Source Library related extensions:

.net: CIRCAD Netlist Data
.pcb: CIRCAD PCB Design
.sch: CIRCAD Schematic Document

.lib - PSpice Library

The LIB data files are related to Cadence PSpice. The LIB file is a PSpice Library. PSpice is a SPICE analog circuit and digital logic simulation program for Microsoft Windows.

Application:

Cadence PSpice

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

xnt, xpk

PSpice Library related extensions:

.rtwsh: Audials Radiotracker Wishlist
.agd: ActiGraph ActiLife Data
.bf: libigl Skeletal Data
.bmsk: STK Body Mask File
.att: ZipLip Secured E-mail Message
.tal: Adobe TypeAlign Text Illustration

.lib - WAsP Wind Atlas Data

The LIB data files are related to WAsP. The LIB file is a WAsP Wind Atlas Data. WAsP (Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program) is a PC program for predicting wind climates, wind resources and power productions from wind turbines and wind farms.

Application:

WAsP

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

WAsP Wind Atlas Data related extensions:

.map: WAsP Terrain Map
.obs: WAsP Obstacle List
.owc: WAsP Observed Wind Climate
.pow: WAsP Power Curve
.rds: WAsP v4 Roughness Description
.rrd: WAsP Roughness Description

.lib - Cadence OrCAD Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer. The LIB file is a Cadence OrCAD Library Data. Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer contains a fully integrated design flow that includes a constraint manager, design capture technology, component tools, a PCB editor, an auto/interactive router, and interfaces for manufacturing and mechanical CAD.

Application:

Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Cadence OrCAD Library Data related extensions:

.pag: Esko FastImpose Page Data
.fcp: FLAMES Checkpoint Restart Data
.xes: X-Genics eManager Skin Data
.cly: CorelDraw Custom Layout Data
.txmap: TextMap v3 Case Format Data
.dpc: Cadence OrCAD Design Rule Check Output Data

.lib - Finale Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Finale. The LIB file is a Finale Library Data. Finale is the flagship program of a series of proprietary scorewriters created by MakeMusic for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.

Application:

Finale

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Finale Library Data related extensions:

.bak: Finale Backup Data
.eft: Finale Enigma Transportable Data
.etf: Enigma Transportable File
.ini: Finale Playback Preferences Data
.mus: Finale Music File
.musicxml: MusicXML Notation

.lib - Sage MAS 90 Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Sage MAS 90. The LIB file is a Sage MAS 90 Library Data. Sage MAS 90 is a business management application which combines core accounting and financial reporting modules with project management, manufacturing and distribution solutions.

Application:

Sage MAS 90

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Sage MAS 90 Library Data related extensions:

.txx: DataPerfect Text Storage
.uks: Microsoft Works UKS Data
.bxs: BioExplorer Session Data
.cnm: Pegasus Mail New Message
.gme: DexDrive Game Card Image
.ihx: IN-HEH Timeline Database

.lib - BricsCAD Library

The LIB data files are related to BricsCAD. The LIB file is a BricsCAD Library. BricsCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by Bricsys.

Application:

BricsCAD

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

BricsCAD Library related extensions:

.brx: BricsCAD Runtime Extension
.dce: BricsCAD Dialog Error Log
.dcl: BricsCAD Dialog Control Language Data
.drx: BricsCAD Design Runtime Extension
.mcr: BricsCAD Macro Data
.pgp: BricsCAD Program Parameters Data

.lib - Sibelius House Style Library

The LIB data files are related to Sibelius. The LIB file is a Sibelius House Style Library. Sibelius is the complete software for writing, playing, printing and publishing music notation.

Application:

Sibelius

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Sibelius House Style Library related extensions:

.niff: Notation Interchange File Format
.plg: Sibelius Plug-in
.sar: Sibelius Arrange Style
.scl: Sibelius Scale Diagram Library
.sco: Sibelius Scorch Data
.set: Sibelius Sound Set Definition

.lib - Game Maker Actions Library

The LIB development files are related to GameMaker:Studio. The LIB file is a Game Maker Actions Library. Game Maker is a game development software application written by Mark Overmars in the Delphi programming language. Overmars released it in 2000.

Application:

GameMaker:Studio

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Game Maker Actions Library related extensions:

.ghc: Adobe RoboHelp Visual Basic Constant Map
.app: dBase Application Generator Object
.j1: EDIT Compiler JEDEC Boundary Data
.easap: EASA Application Development Archive
.wep: WinDev Compilation Error Data
.inspxe: Intel Inspector Results Data

.lib - MODELLER Library Data

The LIB data files are related to MODELLER. The LIB file is a MODELLER Library Data. MODELLER is a computer program that models three-dimensional structures of proteins and their assemblies by satisfaction of spatial restraints.

Application:

MODELLER

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

MODELLER Library Data related extensions:

.ali: MODELLER Alignment PIR Data
.aln: MODELLER Alignment QUANTA Data
.atm: MODELLER Atom Coordinates Data
.cod: MODELLER Sequence Codes List
.crd: MODELLER Atom Coordinates CHARMM Data
.dih: MODELLER Dihedral Angles Data

Naturally, other applications may also use the .lib file extension. Even harmful programs can create .lib files. Be especially cautious with .lib files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .lib file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.lib

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .lib file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

ib, iib, ilb, lb, lbi, li, lif, lig, lin, liv, ljb, llb, lob, lub, mib

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.lif: Leica Image File
.pib: Platform Independent Binary
.lif: Homeworld Texture
.lob: IBM DB2 Large Object Data
.lif: HP-UX LIF File
.lub: LUA Binary

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