Tips to open PSL file
Can't open the PSL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PSL files as well as a list of programs that support PSL files.
PSL file extension
| File Name |
PSCAD Power System Simulation Library |
| File Developer |
Manitoba HVDC Research Centre Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PSL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PSL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PSL file on each system platform.
What is PSL file?
The PSL file has been categorized as Misc Files. The author of this format is Manitoba HVDC Research Centre Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. PSCAD Power System Simulation Library is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open PSL file?
The main problem with PSCAD Power System Simulation Library is that the PSL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PSL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PSL 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 PSCAD
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PSCAD is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing PSCAD 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 PSL with PSCAD. Below you will find a list of applications that support PSL files.
Programs to open PSL file
Remember to download programs supporting PSL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PSCAD with PSL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PSL file to open in the PSCAD application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PSL file with the PSCAD program.
Step 3. Update PSCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding PSCAD with PSCAD Power System Simulation Library there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PSL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PSL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PSL or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PSL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PSL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PSL file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PSL 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PSL file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PSL 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. However, some background programs may block the PSL file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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