Opening PL2 Files

The PL2 file type is primarily associated with 3D Home Architect.

PL2	File extension: PL2
	File type:	second floor plan

What is a PL2 file

PL2 files mostly belong to 3D Home Architect by Broderbund. Files with PL2 file extension usually contain the second-floor layout data or floor plan of a 3D home design model created using 3D Home Architect. Other graphics objects in a PL2 file can include furniture, lighting, and appliances. Also, Diablo II, a dark fantasy video game uses palettes that are stored in PL2 files.

How to open a PL2 file

You need a suitable software like 3D Home Architect to open a PL2 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 PL2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PL2 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 PL2 files:

3D Home Architect by Broderbund
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PL2 files are often referred to as 3D Home Architect 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Diablo II (palette) by Blizzard
Diablo II is a horror/dark fantasy video game available for Windows and Mac computers. It supports single-player and multiplayer modes where players go on quests and kill monsters while they're at it. The PL2 files created by a Diablo II installation contains palettes. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Diablo II

Technical Data for PL2 File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

pb1, pl1, pl3, bld, scd

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: 3DHA3.Plan.2, FileType: Second Floor Plan, AppName: 3D Home Architect Deluxe

ProgramID: ECT.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InMotion\ECT\ECT.exe

ProgramID: Chief.Plan.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ART Inc\Home Designer Pro 60\Home Designer Pro 60.exe

ProgramID: Chief.Plan.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ART Inc\Home Designer 60\Home Designer 60.exe

ProgramID: 3DHome.Plan.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Broderbund\3D Home Architect 4\3DHome40.exe

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a pl2 second floor plan is a special file format by Broderbund and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PL2 files

Associate the PL2 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open second floor plans. Because only the current version supports the latest PL2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Broderbund manufacturer website after an available 3D Home Architect update.
To make sure that your PL2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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