.SYM File Extension

Symbols File

Developer N/A
Popularity
3.5  |  10 Votes
 

What is an SYM file?

Developer file used by software development applications; saves non-essential information for the actual program binary executable files, but instead contains symbols that can be used for gathering program information while debugging; can include function and variable names and other useful debugging information.

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Programs that open or reference SYM files

gEDA Symbol File

Developer gEDA
Popularity
3.0  |  4 Votes
 

Symbol file created and used by gEDA, a CAD suite used to design PCB layouts and electronic schematics; stores symbol data, which includes the gEDA/gaf format version and XY coordinates for lines, boxes, circles, arcs, text, and pins.

More Information

The SYM file format is similar to the .SCH file used by gEDA. They both store the format version, which is the first line in the file, and contain objects, with related data. Both SYM and SCH files are used by gEDA for creating the layout of electronic circuits.

Programs that open SYM files

Mac
Free
Linux
Free
Category: CAD Files
Updated: September 25, 2014

TatukGIS Symbols File

Developer TatukGIS
Popularity
1.8  |  4 Votes
 

File used by TatukGIS mapping software; saves a symbol, which is a shape or object that can be placed on the map and scaled according to the map system coordinates; used for marking boundaries and points of interest.

Programs that open or reference SYM files

Windows

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