PWL1 File Extension

What is PWL1 file?

Full format name of files that use PWL1 extension is SIMATIC WinCC Data Format. PWL1 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PWL1 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports PWL1 files is SIMATIC WinCC. SIMATIC WinCC software was developed by Siemens AG, and on its official website you may find more information about PWL1 files or the SIMATIC WinCC software program.

Programs which support PWL1 file extension

Programs that can handle PWL1 files are as follows. Files with PWL1 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 08/19/2020

How to open file with PWL1 extension?

Being unable to open files with PWL1 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with PWL1 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install SIMATIC WinCC

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PWL1 files is that no program that can handle PWL1 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the SIMATIC WinCC developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PWL1 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading SIMATIC WinCC installed is by going to developer’s website (Siemens AG) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of SIMATIC WinCC and update if needed

If you already have SIMATIC WinCC installed on your systems and PWL1 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 SIMATIC WinCC installed, it may not support PWL1 format. The most recent version of SIMATIC WinCC is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign SIMATIC WinCC to PWL1 files

After installing SIMATIC WinCC (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PWL1 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PWL1 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the SIMATIC WinCC installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PWL1 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PWL1 file open the file menu and choose 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PWL1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the PWL1 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PWL1 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The PWL1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PWL1 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. PWL1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with PWL1 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PWL1 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. When downloading the file with PWL1 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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 SIMATIC WinCC Data Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle SIMATIC WinCC

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PWL1 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SIMATIC WinCC Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PWL1 files affecting older versions of given software.

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