HPL File Extension

What is HPL file?

HPL filename suffix is mostly used for HP-GL Plotter Format files. HP-GL Plotter Format format was developed by Hewlett-Packard. Files with HPL extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with HPL extension are categorized as Vector Image Files files. The Vector Image Files subset comprises 138 various file formats. Users are advised to use TurboCAD software for managing HPL files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named TurboCAD was created by IMSI/Design, LLC.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and HPL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support HPL file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support HPL files. Files with HPL suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with HPL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HPL files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with HPL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install TurboCAD

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HPL files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select TurboCAD or one of the recommended programs (for example, PaintShop Pro, XnView, CADintosh) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading TurboCAD installed is by going to developer’s website (IMSI/Design, LLC.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update TurboCAD to the latest version

If you already have TurboCAD installed on your systems and HPL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of TurboCAD installed, it may not support HPL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using TurboCAD.

Step 3. Associate HP-GL Plotter Format files with TurboCAD

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HPL files with latest version of TurboCAD you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the HPL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where TurboCAD is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HPL files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the HPL file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HPL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HPL for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HPL file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The HPL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the HPL is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the HPL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the HPL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the HPL file’s structure is intact

If the HPL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the HPL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the HP-GL Plotter Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run TurboCAD

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HPL files. Close all running programs and try opening the HPL file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with HP-GL Plotter Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HPL files affecting older versions of given software.

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