DCL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: AutoCAD Dialog Definition File
General Information
| Title | DCL File Extension |
| Extension | .dcl |
| Full Form | Dialog Control Language File |
| File Type | Interface Definition File |
| Developer | Autodesk |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define GUI dialogs |
| Additional Functions | Customize interface |
| Features | Layout, Elements |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Interface Customization | Yes |
| Productivity Tools | Yes |
| Scripting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Associated with AutoCAD | Since v2.6 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .lsp |
Type 2: DumpSec Report File
General Information
| Title | DCL File Extension |
| Extension | .dcl |
| Full Form | DumpSec Report File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | SomarSoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store report data |
| Additional Functions | Audit analysis |
| Features | Text-based, Structured data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with caution |
Use Cases
| Security Auditing | Yes |
| Permission Analysis | Yes |
| Compliance Reporting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive content |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on DumpSec version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csv, .txt, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 DumpSec |
Free | Windows |