Automated Tape Library. A tape cartridge storage device that includes a mechanism for unattended mounting and demounting of cartridges. ATLs can improve productivity, reduce costly tape-mount and pick-volume errors and provide a real-time tape-volume tracking system.
Short for Active Template Library (previously known as ActiveX Template Library). This is a set of library routines created by Microsoft to assist development of applications in Visual C++. The ATL is included in the Microsoft Visual C++ Development Environment, and is documented in the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN).
Active Template Library. A group of routines provided by Microsoft that can be used to help more easily create ASP, ActiveX, and COM objects in C++. A set of prewritten codes to make programming faster and easier. SCW staffs a group of web and program developers that not only offer support on existing sites and software but can also develop custom solutions for your business.
Active Template Library. Provides a framework of C++ classes for building COM objects. The objects can inherit from known interfaces such as IDispatch to allow scripts to make use of the COM object.