Basic information about SL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SL（*.SL or *.sl）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SL file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the SL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SL file?
  • How to open a SL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SL file?
  • How to convert SL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SL file format?


1.Detail information about SL file extension: S-Lang Language Source Code

File type S-Lang Language Source Code Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a S-Lang Language Source Code. The sl file extension is related to the S-Lang programming library - a software library for Unix, Windows, VMS, OS/2, and Mac OS X.

It provides routines for embedding an interpreter for the S-Lang scripting language, and components to facilitate the creation of text-based applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Atom
NotePad++ text editor
PSPad

macOS		 Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux


2.Detail information about SL file extension: Software License File

File type Software License File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a Software License File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files

Linux		 Referenced by the program that created the license file
May be readable with a text editor


3.Detail information about SL file extension: DataFlex Selection List

File type DataFlex Selection List Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a DataFlex Selection List.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files

Linux		 DataFlex


4.Detail information about SL file extension: HP-UX Shared Library

File type HP-UX Shared Library Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a HP-UX Shared Library.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files

Windows		 HP-UX 11i Web Server Suite


5.Detail information about SL file extension: Sam Spade Startup Script

File type Sam Spade Startup Script Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a Sam Spade Startup Script.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files


6.Detail information about SL file extension: RenderMan Shader Source

File type RenderMan Shader Source Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SL file is a RenderMan Shader Source.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SL files

Windows		 RenderMan



Can't open a SL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SL file is damaged.
  • Whether the SL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SL file.

If the SL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.