File Extension Library


.SYM File Extension

  • Category: Developer Files

What are .SYM files and how to open them?

Can't open .SYM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SYM file.

What is a .SYM file extension?

.SYM file extension has been classified as Developer Files.

.SYM is Symbols 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.

List of all softwares that can open the Symbols File
Windows
Eclipse CDT
Mac
Eclipse CDT
GDB
Linux
Eclipse CDT
GDB
File Type 2:

gEDA Symbol File

Developer by: gEDA Category: CAD Files Format: Text

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.

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.

List of all softwares that can open the gEDA Symbol File
Mac
gEDA
Linux
gEDA
File Type 3:

TatukGIS Symbols File

Developer by: TatukGIS Category: GIS Files

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.

List of all softwares that can open the TatukGIS Symbols File
Windows
TatukGIS Viewer

How to fix problems with .SYM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SYM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SYM file format
  2. You need to check the .SYM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)