ODL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Object Description Language File
ODL files describe interfaces of COM objects or ActiveX controls. They are written in Object Description Language. ODL allows developers to expose properties of objects to other applications. File Vie...
General Information
| Title | ODL File Extension |
| Extension | .odl |
| Full Form | Object Description Language File |
| File Type | Interface Definition File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define interfaces |
| Additional Functions | Generate type libraries |
| Features | Interface description, COM/OLE |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| COM Interface Definition | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Windows Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Documentation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on development environment |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .idl, .tlb, .h |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community Edition | Windows |
 MIDL Compiler |
Free with SDK | Windows |
Type 2: OneDrive Event Log
ODL files are OneDrive log files stored in binary format with .odl or .odlgz extensions. They contain detailed debug logs about all actions performed by the OneDrive client. The logs are obfuscated wh...
General Information
| Title | ODL File Extension |
| Extension | .odl |
| Full Form | OneDrive Event Log |
| File Type | Event Log File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | Not officially assigned |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store events |
| Additional Functions | Troubleshooting, Audit |
| Features | Text-based, Log format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text data |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, With caution |
Use Cases
| OneDrive Troubleshooting | Yes |
| Event Logging | Yes |
| OneDrive Audit | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Access control, Regular review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with service launch |
| Latest Version | Varies with OneDrive updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .log, .evt, .evtx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft OneDrive |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Text Editors |
Free | Varies |