File extension BPN
| File type | ArchiCAD Backup Format |
| Developer | GRAPHISOFT |
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What is a BPN file?
File with a .BPN extension contains a backup copy of a project, that is created automatically by the BIM ArchiCAD software. BPN files are stored in a PLN format in the same directory as the original project file by default, and if it is damaged or deleted, the extension has to be changed from BPN into PLN.
ArchiCAD software is used to design, build and store information on buildings, in compliance with BIM. Enabling the project backup copy storing option in the applications security preferences enables its automatic saving in a defined time intervals.
Program(s) that can open the .BPN file
How to open BPN files
If you cannot open the BPN file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports BPN among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the BPN file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the BPN format files
The inability to open and operate the BPN file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the ArchiCAD Backup Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a BPN file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the BPN file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the BPN from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the BPN format
- The BPN file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the BPN file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a BPN file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the BPN file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the BPN file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the BPN file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.BPN) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected BPN file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the BPN file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. BPN) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.