.EQL File Extension

EQL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MathType Settings

Files with .eql extension are known as MathType Settings. These files contain program settings for MathType software. For example, "Toolbar.eql" stores toolbar settings. The .eql file extension is pri...

General Information

Title EQL File Extension
Extension .eql
Full Form MathType Settings File
File Type Settings File
Developer WIRIS
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Customize equations
Features Text styles, Spacing rules

File Characteristics

Quality Configurable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With MathType

Use Cases

Academic Papers Yes
Technical Documentation Yes
E-learning Content Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not widely documented
Latest Version Dependent on MathType version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mml, .tex

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MathType Paid, Free trial Windows, macOS
Microsoft Office Paid, Subscription Windows, macOS

Type 2: Embedded SQL File

General Information

Title EQL File Extension
Extension .eql
Full Form Embedded SQL File
File Type Programming File
Developer Various Database Vendors
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store SQL code
Additional Functions Database interaction
Features Embedded, Executable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on SQL
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Server Scripting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks SQL injection
Best Practices Validation, Parameterization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on DBMS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sql, .db, .mdb, .accdb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft SQL Server Commercial Windows
Oracle Database Commercial Windows, Linux, Solaris
IBM Db2 Commercial Windows, Linux, Unix