.BPL File Extension

BPL files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Borland Package Library

A BPL file refers to a Borland Package Library. It is a Windows DLL integrating Borland-specific features. BPLs contain executable package code, exporting functions and data. They are identical to DLL...

General Information

Title BPL File Extension
Extension .bpl
Full Form Borland Package Library
File Type Compiled Library File
Developer Borland
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Share code, resources
Additional Functions Dynamic linking, runtime deployment
Features Compiled, binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Application Extensions Yes
Rapid Application Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Virus scan, trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Depends on IDE version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dll, .ocx, .dcp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Embarcadero Delphi Commercial Windows
C++Builder Commercial Windows

Type 2: Bore Plan Log

A BPL file contains plan information for horizontal directional drilling. It includes the bore path. TSR Mobile, developed by Subsite Electronics, creates these BPL files. Subsite specializes in syste...

General Information

Title BPL File Extension
Extension .bpl
Full Form Bore Plan Log
File Type Data File
Developer Not Specified
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store borehole data
Additional Functions Analysis representation
Features Structured, Georeferencing

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Software specific

Use Cases

Oil Exploration Yes
Geotechnical Engineering Yes
Mining Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not Specified
Latest Version Not Specified

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .las, .log, .dlis

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Custom Borehole Software Varies Windows, Mac, Linux
Drilling Data Management Varies Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: AutoCAD Batch Plot File

General Information

Title BPL File Extension
Extension .bpl
Full Form Batch Plot File
File Type Plotting Configuration File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store plot configurations
Additional Functions Automate plotting tasks
Features Multiple plot settings, Preset plot tasks

File Characteristics

Quality Configuration dependent
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With AutoCAD

Use Cases

Architecture Yes
Engineering Yes
Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify source, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa AutoCAD Release 12
Latest Version Aligned with AutoCAD updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .plt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AutoCAD Subscription-based Windows, Mac