Open PMW files

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    PlanMaker 97 Spreadsheet
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Have you encountered a problem with a PMW file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PMW file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PMW file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PMW file?

The file extension PMW denotes tables (spreadsheets) of the spreadsheet PlanMaker. This file extension was used by older versions (1.0 - 97) of PlanMaker, the current ones use the extension pmd.

More info

In addition to table cell values organized in columns and rows, a PMW file also contains formatting instructions, formulas, and possibly macros. These macros may also contain malicious code, which is why it is advisable, especially for PMW files from unknown sources, to subject them to a virus check before executing the macros.

Programs which can open a PMW file

How to open file with PMW extension?

In order to open a file with PMW extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PMW file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PMW files, follow the instructions below.
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Install PlanMaker Viewer or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PMW files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PMW files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PMW files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set PlanMaker Viewer as the default program for opening PMW files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PMW files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the PlanMaker Viewer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where PlanMaker Viewer has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PMW files

Sometimes problems with opening PMW files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PMW files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PMW files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PMW file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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