Opening PLA Files

The PLA file type is primarily associated with ArchiCAD.

PLA	File extension: PLA
	File type:	project file

What is a PLA file?

PLA files mostly belong to ArchiCAD. ArchiCAD Project Files: Most PLA files are used as project files for architectural design. They hold data for building models and layout information.

Architectural Designs: These files store detailed 3D models and floor plans created in ArchiCAD. Visit Graphisoft for more details.

3D Printer Models: Some versions are designed to hold models prepared for 3D printing.

Market Analysis: A few PLA files use XML format to store ProRealTime strategy data. More details are available at MultiCharts.

Control Logs: Other files contain dump data or autoscan logs from VCDS diagnostic tools.

CAD Floor Plans & CNC Plans: Certain files include CAD floor plan data and CNC cutting or slicing instructions compatible with tools from CadSoft Eagle, Autodesk Eagle, or Asper CNC software. Check Autodesk Eagle for further info.

FilExt.com note: Identify the file origin by checking its header or accompanying documentation. Use the corresponding software to open and view these files.

How can I open a PLA file?

You need a suitable software like ArchiCAD to open a PLA file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PLA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PLA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert PLA files:

ArchiCAD
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PLA files are often referred to as ArchiCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
APT Assistant
(Business/Project planning)
ArchiCAD (Plan Archive) by Graphisoft R&D Software Development Rt.
ArchiCAD gives users the ability to create architecture. ArchiCAD has been designed by architects for architects. This archive can include library files. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM.
Connectivity Memory Model
Neural network simulation.
STABCAL (stability calculation for aqueous systems) File
Total Club Manager (Training Routine) by Electronic Arts, Inc.

PLA file format:

To view or edit PLA files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below you will find our evaluation of the PLA files:

Files with the PLA extension are quite widely used. This file type includes different formats for different programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

65% of all PLA files belong to ArchiCAD Plan Archive. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The average file size is 140 MB with most files being between 32 MB and 330 MB in size. The file type is relatively new. The keywords ROF FDB and Pg\E are typical for these files. Such PLA files store data about proeqti, plan, koreqtireba, modello, glavni, gegma, model and bolo.
15% of all PLA files start with the bytes WW crucial for this file format. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. PLA files can be up to 120 MB in size, but are often around 3 MB - 42 MB.

All the rest of the PLA files (20%) have different formats, the following 4 formats exist: XML. Often described as progetto or design. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PLA file!

Technical Data for PLA File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

pln, plan, pln, plb, zip, bpn, playlist, mp4, plam, dwg, pal, exe, nomedia, arc, rar, mp3, jpg, enc, mde, gsm, dxf, xml, stl

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: simearthfile
EXEFile: C:\Maxis\SimEarth\WGAIA.exe %1

ProgramID: SORITONG.FILE
EXEFile: D:\soritong990110\bin\SoriTong.exe %1

ProgramID: PCLAW_DATA_LINK
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACG\PCLAW32\PLREMOTE.EXE %1

ProgramID: Chief.Plan.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ART Inc\Home Designer Pro 60\Home Designer Pro 60.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 9-S\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArchiCAD 6.5\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 10\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: Chief.Plan.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ART Inc\Home Designer 60\Home Designer 60.exe

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a pla project file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PLA files

Associate the PLA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open project files. Because only the current version supports the latest PLA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available ArchiCAD update.
To make sure that your PLA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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