Tips to open PLN file
Can't open the PLN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PLN files as well as a list of programs that support PLN files.
PLN file extension
| File Name |
ArchiCAD Project Format |
| File Developer |
GRAPHISOFT |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The PLN file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PLN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PLN file on each system platform.
What is PLN file?
The file with the extension PLN is the CAD Files file type. It was designed by GRAPHISOFT. CAD Files consists of 158 similar files. ArchiCAD Project Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ArchiCAD application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Graphisoft. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PLN file.
How to open PLN file?
The most common problem when using ArchiCAD Project Format is that a specific PLN is not associated with the program. This causes the file PLN to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLN 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 ArchiCAD
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArchiCAD is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ArchiCAD 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 PLN with ArchiCAD. Below is a list of programs that support the file PLN.
Programs to open PLN file
Remember to download programs supporting PLN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArchiCAD with PLN files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PLN file to open in the ArchiCAD 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PLN file with the ArchiCAD program.
Step 3. Update ArchiCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArchiCAD with ArchiCAD Project Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Graphisoft page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PLN 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PLN file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 PLN file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PLN files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PLN 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PLN file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting GRAPHISOFT, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PLN 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PLN file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PLN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PLN file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PLN file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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