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A user-defined, logical grouping of related LabVIEW files is achieved through the use of a library file with the extension .lvlib. This type of file allows developers to organize and encapsulate related VI (Virtual Instrument) files, control definitions (.ctl), and other resources. By using .lvlib, programmers can manage the scope of publicly accessible VIs and effectively encapsulate functionality, which leads to better software architecture and easier maintenance of code.

The .lvlib serves not only as a container for related files, but it also supports features for versioning and documentation, contributing to improved collaboration among team members working on the same project.

The other options do not serve the same purpose as .lvlib. The dependencies folder is typically utilized for managing external libraries or files that a project might rely on, while .ctl files are specifically used for defining data types and controls. The .vi file is the basic building block of LabVIEW applications, representing an individual instrument program, but it does not offer the organizational capability that .lvlib provides for grouping several VIs and associated files together.