.OLB File Extension

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

Type 1: OLE Object Library

General Information

Title OLB File Extension
Extension .olb
Full Form OLE Object Library
File Type Object Library File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-office

File Function

Primary Function Store objects
Additional Functions Link, embed objects
Features Binary format, Compound file

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Component Reusability Yes
Circuit Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dll, .ocx, .tlb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Basic Commercial Windows
Microsoft Office Commercial Windows, Mac
OrCAD Commercial Windows

Type 2: OrCAD Symbol Library File

Learn about OLB file extensions. OLB files belong to OrCAD PCB Designer by Cadence. An OLB file contains symbols of components used in electronic design. It is used in programs like PSpice and OrCAD. ...

General Information

Title OLB File Extension
Extension .olb
Full Form OrCAD Symbol Library File
File Type CAD Library File
Developer Cadence Design Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store symbols
Additional Functions Reference designs
Features Hierarchical, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PCB Design Yes
Electronic Schematics Yes
Component Libraries Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Related to software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dsn, .brd, .sch

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OrCAD Capture Licensed Windows
Cadence Allegro Licensed Windows