Tips to open PLAN file
Can't open the PLAN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLAN files as well as a list of programs that support PLAN files.
PLAN file extension
| File Name |
Calligra Plan Document |
| File Developer |
Calligra |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The PLAN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLAN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLAN file on each system platform.
What is PLAN file?
The file with the extension PLAN is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is Calligra. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Calligra Plan Document appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux systems, unfortunately not on others. The Calligra Suite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by KDE e.V.
How to open PLAN file?
The main problem with Calligra Plan Document is that the PLAN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PLAN files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLAN 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 Calligra Suite
In this case, you should first verify that the Calligra Suite application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Calligra Suite into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PLAN files.
Programs to open PLAN file
Remember to download programs supporting PLAN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Calligra Suite with PLAN files
If, despite the installed application, the PLAN file does not start in the Calligra Suite application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 Calligra Suite application as the default for handling the PLAN file.
Step 3. Update Calligra Suite to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Calligra Suite program with the Calligra Plan Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the KDE e.V website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLAN 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the PLAN file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PLAN or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PLAN files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PLAN files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PLAN files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Calligra, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PLAN except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PLAN file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PLAN file again. However, some background programs may block the PLAN file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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