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How to open PL files? 4 simple methods of solving such problems

When you encounter a problem with an unknown PL file and you do not know how to open such file, the first step you should take is to determine the cause of given problem. We will show you how to address most common problems with PL files and how to solve them in 4 simple steps.

  1. 1. PL File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) PL file?
  3. 3. How to open PL file?
    1. 3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
    2. 3.2 Install a program that supports PL files
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with PL extension
    3. 3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
    4. 3.4 Contact an expert
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

PL File Extension

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  • File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) PL file?

PL (Perl Script) files are source code files written in the Perl programming language. They can be opened and edited using a text editor and contain code that can be executed by an interpreter, commonly referred to as a PERL script. Many of these files are found with a .pl or .PL extension, but it is not necessary when saving PL code files.

PL files contain code that is based on the Perl scripting language, which has common elements with the C programming language, as well as features from sed, awk, and shell scripting. They are simple to compile and execute, serving as the basis for various programs and scripts on Linux/Unix systems. They can also be used on Microsoft Windows with Perl-compatible interpreters.

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How to open PL file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open PL files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with PL files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports PL files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with PL files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open PL file, focus on steps 1 and 2

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In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with PL extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports PL files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting PL files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with PL extension

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

  • Corrupted storage medium on which the PL file is stored
  • File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
  • Compatibility issues – check whether PL extension is compatible with user’s operating system
  • Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open PL file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports PL files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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