.LAYOUT File Extension

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

Type 1: Code::Blocks Workspace Layout File

We have free online apps that allow viewing, editing, converting, merging, splitting, and comparing LAYOUT files without installing anything. Click the links to see details for each feature. The .LA...

General Information

Title LAYOUT File Extension
Extension .layout
Full Form Code::Blocks Workspace Layout File
File Type Configuration File
Developer The Code::Blocks Team
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store layout
Additional Functions Preserve UI state
Features Workspace configuration, UI customization

File Characteristics

Quality High usability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Manually, IDE

Use Cases

Project Management Yes
IDE Customization Yes
Development Workflow Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup, version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version Refer to Code::Blocks

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cbp, .workspace

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Code::Blocks IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: LayOut Document

Compressed SketchUp Pro files link drawing resources. Open Finder, click SketchUp folder under Applications. Right-click LayOut application icon, select Show Package Contents. Navigate to English.lpro...

General Information

Title LayOut File Extension
Extension .layout
Full Form LayOut Document
File Type Document File
Developer Trimble Inc.
MIME Type application/vnd.sketchup.layout

File Function

Primary Function Presentation document
Additional Functions Annotations, Page layout
Features Vector graphics, Text

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Engineering Drawings Yes
Presentations Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Licensed software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Associated with SketchUp Version 6 onwards

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .skp, .dwg, .dxf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SketchUp LayOut Paid, Subscription Windows, Mac