SYM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Symbols File
SYM files contain symbols read by software programs. The Eclipse Foundation developed the Eclipse IDE program handling SYM files. More SYM file information available on Eclipse IDE website. Programs s...
General Information
| Title | SYM File Extension |
| Extension | .sym |
| Full Form | Symbol File |
| File Type | Developer File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store symbols |
| Additional Functions | Debugging, Profiling |
| Features | Binary association, Reference points |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Software Debugging | Yes |
| Performance Profiling | Yes |
| Reverse Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive information |
| Best Practices | Restrict access, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdb, .dbg, .map |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community | Windows |
 IDA Pro |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| GCC |
Free | Various platforms |
Type 2: gEDA Symbol File
The SYM file format stores symbols used in electronics design programs like gEDA. It is similar to the .SCH format. SYM files contain the file version and objects with related data to create circuit l...
General Information
| Title | gEDA Symbol File |
| Extension | .sym |
| Full Form | Symbol File |
| File Type | CAD File |
| Developer | gEDA Project |
| MIME Type | application/x-geda-symbol |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store symbols |
| Additional Functions | Circuit design elements |
| Features | Vector-based, Schematic components |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on design |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Electronic Design | Yes |
| Schematic Capture | Yes |
| PCB Layout | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Stable Release | Depends on gEDA suite |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sch, .pcb, .ps |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| gEDA |
Free | Linux |
| gedasymbols |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 3: TatukGIS Symbols File
The SYM file is TatukGIS Symbols Data. TatukGIS is a GIS development toolkit. Application: TatukGIS. Category: GIS files. Please click links to explore complete list of details for each feature. We ha...
General Information
| Title | SYM File Extension |
| Extension | .sym |
| Full Form | TatukGIS Symbols File |
| File Type | GIS Symbol File |
| Developer | TatukGIS |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store symbols |
| Additional Functions | Customize maps |
| Features | Scalable, Vector-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| GIS Mapping | Yes |
| Data Visualization | Yes |
| Spatial Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Not specified |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ttkgp, .shp, .mif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| TatukGIS Viewer |
Free | Windows |
| TatukGIS Editor |
Paid | Windows |
| TatukGIS Developer Kernel |
Paid | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |