Tips to open HPGL file
Can't open the HPGL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HPGL files as well as a list of programs that support HPGL files.
HPGL file extension
| File Name |
HP Graphics Language Plotter Format |
| File Developer |
Hewlett-Packard |
| File Category |
Vector Image Files |
The HPGL file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HPGL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HPGL file on each system platform.
What is HPGL file?
The file with the extension HPGL is the Vector Image Files file type. The author of this format is Hewlett-Packard. In addition to this file, the Vector Image Files category includes 138 related files. HP Graphics Language Plotter Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is CADintosh. This was created by Lemkesoft GmbH. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. You can use CorelDRAW, Canvas, XnView, ABViewer in case CADintosh cannot be used.
How to open HPGL file?
The most common problem when using HP Graphics Language Plotter Format is that a specific HPGL is not associated with the program. This causes the file HPGL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HPGL 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 CADintosh
The first step is to check if the computer has the CADintosh program installed. To do this, enter the name CADintosh into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support HPGL files.
Programs to open HPGL file
Remember to download programs supporting HPGL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CADintosh with HPGL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HPGL file to open in the CADintosh application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 CADintosh application as the default for handling the HPGL file.
Step 3. Update CADintosh to the latest version
If, however, after binding CADintosh with HP Graphics Language Plotter Format 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 Lemkesoft GmbH website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HPGL file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HPGL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HPGL file. However, remember that not every infected HPGL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HPGL files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HPGL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Hewlett-Packard
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HPGL 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. If possible, you can try to move the HPGL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HPGL file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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 HPGL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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