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PLN File - What is a .pln file and how do I open it?
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What is a PLN file? A PLN file is a solo project that contains a 3D model created with GRAPHISOFT Archicad architectural designing software. It stores all model data and views generated by Archicad for the project in a native format. PLN projects also contain default settings and library references.
More Information PLN file open in GRAPHISOFT Archicad 26 GRAPHISOFT Archicad is a building information modeling (BIM) program architects use to design building structures, interiors, exteriors, and landscapes. It includes many capabilities for designing, modeling, and collaborating. PLN is the native format for Archicad projects. When you save a project as a PLN file, Archicad creates a PLN file to store the project contents. After saving the project, you can close it and re-open it to edit it further. To create a PLN file, select File → New , modify the project, and select File → Save or Save as... . The software also allows you to save projects as .PLA archives, .BPN backup projects, and TPL project templates. NOTE: Archicad only supports projects saved by version 8.1 or later of Archicad.
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.PLN File Extension
4 file types use the .pln file extension.
Archicad Solo Project
| Developer | GRAPHISOFT |
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3.8 | 51 Votes |
What is a PLN file?
A PLN file is a solo project that contains a 3D model created with GRAPHISOFT Archicad architectural designing software. It stores all model data and views generated by Archicad for the project in a native format. PLN projects also contain default settings and library references.
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PLN file open in GRAPHISOFT Archicad 26
GRAPHISOFT Archicad is a building information modeling (BIM) program architects use to design building structures, interiors, exteriors, and landscapes. It includes many capabilities for designing, modeling, and collaborating.
PLN is the native format for Archicad projects. When you save a project as a PLN file, Archicad creates a PLN file to store the project contents. After saving the project, you can close it and re-open it to edit it further.
To create a PLN file, select File → New , modify the project, and select File → Save or Save as... . The software also allows you to save projects as .PLA archives, .BPN backup projects, and TPL project templates.
NOTE: Archicad only supports projects saved by version 8.1 or later of Archicad.
How to open a PLN file
You can only open PLN files with GRAPHISOFT Archicad in Windows and macOS. To open a PLN file, select File → Open .
How to convert a PLN file
GRAPHISOFT Archicad can convert PLN files to various file types, including the following formats:
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Updated: March 10, 2023
Flight Simulator Flight Plan
| Developer | Microsoft |
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3.3 | 10 Votes |
Configuration file formatted in XML that stores a flight plan for Microsoft's Flight Simulator; specifies parameters to the Flight Planner including departure location, destination, route type, waypoints, cruising altitude, and other information.
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PLN files are used by Flight Simulator version 2000 and later.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition
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Updated: May 20, 2009
Adobe InDesign Plug-in
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
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3.0 | 6 Votes |
A PLN file may also be a plug-in for older versions of Adobe InDesign, professional page layout software. It contains information for a third-party plug-in, which adds extra features, such as new styling and editing capabilities, to InDesign when installed.
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InDesign is a desktop publishing application for creating professional layouts for print and digital publishing. Examples of materials you can make with the software include brochures, posters, magazines, and interactive online documents.
While the software comes with many features, it allows you to install components third-party developers created. These components are delivered via PLN files. However, Adobe replaced the PLN format, primarily delivering plug-ins through its Add-ons website.
How to open a PLN file
Adobe InDesign no longer supports PLN files. However, you can install PLN files in older versions of InDesign, such as Creative Suite 5 (CS5).
To install a PLN plug-in file in InDesign CS5, move it to the "Plug-ins" folder in the application installation directory, close InDesign (if it is open), then run the app. The plug-in saved in the PLN file should now be active.
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Adobe InDesign (CC 2013 and earlier)
Category: Plugin Files
Updated: February 23, 2023
Spaceman Planogram File
| Developer | ACNielsen |
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2.7 | 9 Votes |
Planogram created with ACNielsen Spaceman software; used for merchandising applications, such as retail store layouts; utilized by both retailers and suppliers to plan and analyze product placement.
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PLN files can be created with Spaceman Stock Planner or Spaceman Merchandiser. They are saved in a text-based format that can be viewed with Spaceman Viewer.
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Updated: September 22, 2008