.GLD File Extension

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

Type 1: MPLAB C Compiler Linker Script File

General Information

Title	GLD File Extension
Extension	.gld
Full Form	Generic Linker Script File
File Type	Configuration File
Developer	Microchip Technology
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Linker configuration
Additional Functions	Memory allocation, Sections mapping
Features	Text-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Embedded Development	Yes
Firmware Linking	Yes
Microcontroller Programming	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Malformed configuration
Best Practices	Version control, Documentation

Historical/Version Information

Associated with	MPLAB IDE
Evolution	Updates with IDE

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.c, .h, .hex

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
MPLAB X IDE	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
MPLAB C Compilers	Free, Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Ground Loop Design Work File

General Information

Title	GLD File Extension
Extension	.gld
Full Form	Ground Loop Design Work File
File Type	Design File
Developer	Ground Loop Design System
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store design data
Additional Functions	Simulation, Analysis
Features	Editable, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality	High precision
Supports Layers	Yes
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Geothermal Systems	Yes
HVAC Design	Yes
Energy Analysis	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Unknown
Latest Version	Depends on software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.pdf, .xls, .dwg

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Ground Loop Design System	Commercial	Windows