PL2 File Extension

What is PL2 file?

PL2 filename suffix is mostly used for 3D Home Architect Second Level Floor Plan files. Broderbund defined the 3D Home Architect Second Level Floor Plan format standard. PL2 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PL2 extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. The software recommended for managing PL2 files is 3D Home Architect. Software named 3D Home Architect was created by Br?derbund Software, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PL2 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PL2 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PL2 files. PL2 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PL2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PL2 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PL2 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PL2 files.

Step 1. Install 3D Home Architect software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PL2 files is that no program that can handle PL2 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install 3D Home Architect. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading 3D Home Architect installed is by going to developer’s website (Br?derbund Software, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of 3D Home Architect and update if needed

If the problems with opening PL2 files still occur even after installing 3D Home Architect, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of 3D Home Architect is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that 3D Home Architect cannot handle files with PL2 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of 3D Home Architect is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign 3D Home Architect to PL2 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PL2 files with latest version of 3D Home Architect you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PL2 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 3D Home Architect is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PL2 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PL2 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select 3D Home Architect and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PL2 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the PL2 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper PL2 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the PL2 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the PL2 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. PL2 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with PL2 extension is complete and error-free

If the PL2 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the PL2 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the 3D Home Architect Second Level Floor Plan file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open 3D Home Architect

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PL2 files. Close all running programs and try opening the PL2 file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with 3D Home Architect Second Level Floor Plan files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PL2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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