I cannot open a WRPL file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with WRPL files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening WRPL will be resolved!
WRPL File Extension
- File type Widelands Saved Game Format
- File developer The Widelands Development Team
- File category Game Files
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What is a(n) WRPL file?
WRPL, short for Widelands Saved Game File, is a proprietary file format developed and used by Widelands, an open-source real-time strategy game. It stores saved game states including the player's choice of map, victory conditions, settings, as well as the coordinates of all the player's units.
WRPL files are typically created at the beginning of a new game and then modified as the game progresses. The files can be opened and edited with a simple text editor or with specialized software provided by the developer.
How to open WRPL file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with WRPL extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports WRPL files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open WRPL files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support WRPL files
Step 2. Verify whether WRPL files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports WRPL files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with WRPL files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support WRPL files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open WRPL files with the selected program.
Changing WRPL file association in registry
File association for WRPL files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check WRPL file for other errors
- WRPL file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening WRPL files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected WRPL file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For WRPL files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
