Open PLT files

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    HP Graphics Language Plotter Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a PLT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PLT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PLT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PLT file?

The extension PLT identifies files that contain data in the page description and plotter control language HP-GL (HPGL) in an ASCII text. Hewlett-Packard developed this language for the control of pen plotters and it was subsequently adopted by other manufacturers. Inkjet (inkjet) and laser printers can also be controlled with HP-GL.

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HP-GL files are also used for the exchange of vector data. Many CAD programs support export in HP-GL format. However, they can also be generated by printing in a file and setting a corresponding printer / plotter eg The HP750C. However, this method also carries risks because full compatibility can not be guaranteed.

For these files the extensions hpgl, hgl, hpg and less prn are used. Changing the extension may be useful if the PLT file can not be opened directly.

Programs which can open a PLT file

How to open file with PLT extension?

In order to open a file with PLT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PLT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PLT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install AutoCAD or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PLT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PLT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PLT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set AutoCAD as the default program for opening PLT 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 PLT 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 AutoCAD applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where AutoCAD has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PLT files

Sometimes problems with opening PLT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PLT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PLT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PLT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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