Tips to open 3PI file
Can't open the 3PI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3PI files as well as a list of programs that support 3PI files.
3PI file extension
| File Name |
3rd PlanIt |
| File Developer |
El Dorado Software |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The 3PI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3PI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3PI file on each system platform.
What is 3PI file?
The 3PI file has been categorized as 3D Image Files. The creator of this file is El Dorado Software. In addition to this file, the 3D Image Files category includes 622 related files. 3rd PlanIt is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is 3rd PlanIt. This was created by El Dorado Software.
How to open 3PI file?
The most common problem when using 3rd PlanIt is that a specific 3PI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open 3PI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3PI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install 3rd PlanIt
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 3rd PlanIt is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name 3rd PlanIt into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 3PI with 3rd PlanIt. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 3PI files.
Programs to open 3PI file
Remember to download programs supporting 3PI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 3rd PlanIt with 3PI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 3PI file to open in the 3rd PlanIt application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the 3rd PlanIt application as the default for handling the 3PI file.
Step 3. Update 3rd PlanIt to the latest version
If, however, after binding 3rd PlanIt with 3rd PlanIt there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the El Dorado Software website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3PI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The 3PI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to 3PI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file 3PI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected 3PI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of 3PI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 3PI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting El Dorado Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 3PI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the 3PI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 3PI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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