EXL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Export Lister File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Data export |
| Additional Functions |
List generation |
| Features |
Structured, Text-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Data dependent |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis |
Possible |
| Inventory Management |
Possible |
| Reporting |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Data leakage |
| Best Practices |
Access control, Encryption |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.csv, .txt, .xls |
Type 2: JSDAI Inclusion or Exclusion List
File Function
| Primary Function |
Specify inclusion, exclusion |
| Additional Functions |
Filter EXPRESS schemas, Define parsing scope |
| Features |
Text-based, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Not applicable |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Import/Export |
Yes |
| Software Engineering |
Yes |
| Data Filtering |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low risk |
| Best Practices |
Version control, Regular Updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.exp, .p21, .stp |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 JSDAI |
Licensed |
Windows, Linux |
