Tips to open PLI file
Can't open the PLI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLI files as well as a list of programs that support PLI files.
PLI file extension
| File Name |
PL/I Source Code Format |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The PLI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLI file on each system platform.
What is PLI file?
The file in the PLI format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is IBM. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. PL/I Source Code Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PLI file.
How to open PLI file?
The main problem with PL/I Source Code Format is that the PLI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PLI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLI 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 PL/I for GCC
In this case, you should first verify that the PL/I for GCC application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing PL/I for GCC into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PLI with PL/I for GCC. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PLI files.
Programs to open PLI file
Remember to download programs supporting PLI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PL/I for GCC with PLI files
If, despite the installed application, the PLI file does not start in the PL/I for GCC application, you must create a file association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 PLI file with the PL/I for GCC program.
Step 3. Update PL/I for GCC to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PL/I for GCC program with the PL/I Source Code Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PLI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PLI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PLI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PLI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PLI file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PLI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 PLI file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PLI to close. However, some background programs may block the PLI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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