Tips to open PLANTUML file

Can't open the PLANTUML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLANTUML files as well as a list of programs that support PLANTUML files.

PLANTUML file extension

File Name PlantUML
File Developer SourceForge.net
File Category Misc Files

The PLANTUML file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLANTUML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLANTUML file on each system platform.

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What is PLANTUML file?

The file in the PLANTUML format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by SourceForge.net. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. PlantUML appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The PlantUML application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SourceForge.net.

How to open PLANTUML file?

An often recurring problem with PlantUML is that PLANTUML is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PLANTUML to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLANTUML 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 PlantUML

The first step is to check if the computer has the PlantUML program installed. This can be achieved by typing PlantUML 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file PLANTUML.

Programs to open PLANTUML file

Remember to download programs supporting PLANTUML files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of PlantUML with PLANTUML files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PLANTUML file to open in the PlantUML application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PLANTUML file with the PlantUML program.

Step 3. Update PlantUML to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the PlantUML program, it is possible that PlantUML requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SourceForge.net page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLANTUML file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PLANTUML file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PLANTUML file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PLANTUML 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 PLANTUML files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PLANTUML files. You can restore the file from a backup or use SourceForge.net help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PLANTUML 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the PLANTUML file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PLANTUML file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PLANTUML to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.