Files with gdl file extension are 3D models described using Geometric Description Language. Used for example in ArchiCAD.

There is one other file type using
the GDL file extension!

empty icon.gdl - Stanford Microarray Database gdl file format

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Software that open gdl file

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GDL file extension - ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language data

What is gdl file? How to open gdl files?

File type specification:

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The gdl file extension is related to files written in the Geometric Description Language.

The GDL (Geometric Description Language) is Graphisoft's parametric object definition language. It is invented for ArchiCAD and used in many other applications.

The GDL defines a 3D model, a 2D model, property data, a user interface and a parameter handler. All the above definitions can be parametric.

The GDL object is a container for the GDL scripts, default parameters, optional binary data and additional information (eg. a preview image).

MIME types:
model/vnd.gdl
model/vnd.gs.gdl

The default software associated to open gdl file:

ArchiCAD icon

Graphisoft logoArchiCAD  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Graphisoft

ArchiCAD is architecture CAD software that is used to 2D and 3D drafting, visualization and contains other functions for architects, designers and planners.. It is able to design buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

Help how to open:

Use ArchiCAD to work with *.gdl data files.

How to convert:

Compatible tools may be able to export *.gdl files to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .gdl file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open gdl file, edit gdl file, convert gdl file, view gdl file, play gdl file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting gdl files.

Software that open gdl file - ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language data

Programs supporting the exension gdl on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about ArchiCAD for open gdl file action.

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