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LYR File - What is an .lyr file and how do I open it?
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What is an LYR file? Contains information available in ArcView's layer properties dialog box; may include symbols, display settings, joined table details, definition queries, labeling properties, and annotation display properties.
More Information LYR files are similar to Legend ( .AVL ) files, but may contain much more information and are saved in a binary format rather than as a text file.
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DeveloperStork Prints Austria (spgprints)
Popularity2.8 | 5 Votes
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.LYR File Extension
2 file types use the .lyr file extension.
ArcView Layer File
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What is an LYR file?
Contains information available in ArcView's layer properties dialog box; may include symbols, display settings, joined table details, definition queries, labeling properties, and annotation display properties.
More Information
LYR files are similar to Legend ( .AVL ) files, but may contain much more information and are saved in a binary format rather than as a text file.
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Category: Misc Files
Updated: November 13, 2008
bestIMAGE Design File
| Developer | Stork Prints Austria (spgprints) |
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Layered document used by spgprints' bestIMAGE software; may include both bitmap images and vector-based illustrations; used for the textile and graphic industry and is able to store all data for the creation of printing forms as well as digital bulk printing.
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LYR files store high precision L*a*b color values of separations and can store bulk printing simulation data as well as production data for creating printing forms via laser engraver/exposer CAM machines from spgprints.
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Updated: May 4, 2012