| File Type 1 |
InDesign Plug-in (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Adds more features, such as additional styles and editing capabilities, to Adobe InDesign |
| Program(s) that open pln files |
Mac / Windows: Adobe InDesign |
| File Type 2 |
ArchiCAD Project File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Solo project file that contains a 3D model created with ArchiCAD architectural design software; used by architects to design building structures, interiors, exteriors, and landscapes; uses the Archicad Virtual Building technology to simulate the way a real building is constructed. |
| Program(s) that open pln files |
Mac / Windows: Graphisoft ArchiCAD |
| File Type 3 |
Flight Simulator Flight Plan |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
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.
PLN files are used by Flight Simulator version 2000 and later. |
| Program(s) that open pln files |
Windows: Microsoft Flight Simulator |
| File Type 4 |
Spaceman Planogram File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
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.
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. |
| Program(s) that open pln files |
Windows: ACNielsen Spaceman software |
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