Files with the extension PL4 contain graphic palettes of the vector design software Micrografx Designer. This vector drawing program has been used primarily for engineering drawings in fields such as engineering, engineering and construction. After version 9, the program was released after the acquisition by Corel as Corel Designer 10. In the meantime, the Corel Designer is part of the Corel Designer Technical Suite.
CorelDRAW can also handle these files.
Most often resolving problems with opening PL4 files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PL4 files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PL4 files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.
It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PL4 files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Micrografx Designer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Micrografx Designer has been installed.
Sometimes problems with opening PL4 files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as: