PLC files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: PL/B Source File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Contain PL/B code |
| Additional Functions |
Interpreted or compiled |
| Features |
Business application development |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Depends on code |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Software |
Yes |
| Database Applications |
Yes |
| Financial Systems |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Code injection |
| Best Practices |
Regular audits, secure coding |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.pli, .inc, .dat |
Type 2: Archicad Teamwork Draft
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store draft data |
| Additional Functions |
Support collaboration |
| Features |
Teamwork, Draft version |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High precision |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes, with ArchiCAD |
Use Cases
| Architectural Design |
Yes |
| Collaborative Modeling |
Yes |
| Construction Planning |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Access control |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, User permissions |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions |
.pln, .mod, .tpl, .gsm |
Sunbelt PL/B
Graphisoft ArchiCAD