File extension PLT
| File type | HP Graphics Language Plotter Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a PLT file?
File with a PLT extension contains an image stored in vector format for a plotter, a device used in linear printing. This format is based on the HPGL file format.
PLT files are stored and opened via AutoCAD software in the Standard, Premium and ViewCompanion Pro versions. They enable printing an image created with a plotter, which draws lines, unlike a regular printer which draws points.
Program(s) that can open the .PLT file
How to open PLT files
If you cannot open the PLT file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports PLT among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the PLT file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the PLT format files
The inability to open and operate the PLT file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the HP Graphics Language Plotter Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a PLT file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the PLT file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the PLT from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the PLT format
- The PLT file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the PLT file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a PLT file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the PLT file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the PLT file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the PLT file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.PLT) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected PLT file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the PLT file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. PLT) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.