.HAL File Extension

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

Type 1: HansaWorld Application Language File

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General Information

Title HAL File Extension
Extension .hal
Full Form HansaWorld Application Language File
File Type Programming File
Developer HansaWorld
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store code
Additional Functions Script execution, Automation
Features Business logic, Customization

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Automation Yes
Software Customization Yes
ERP Solutions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script vulnerabilities
Best Practices Regular updates, Code audits

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Data unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .erp, .xml, .ini

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HansaWorld Enterprise Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: HotDocs Answer Library

General Information

Title HAL File Extension
Extension .hal
Full Form HotDocs Answer Library
File Type Answer Library File
Developer HotDocs
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store answers
Additional Functions Template data population
Features Structured data, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With HotDocs

Use Cases

Legal Documents Yes
Business Forms Yes
Government Forms Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access controls, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on HotDocs version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hpt, .hft, .hfd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HotDocs Paid Windows