Tips to open HCE file
Can't open the HCE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCE files as well as a list of programs that support HCE files.
HCE file extension
| File Name |
HydroCAD Hydrograph Data Format |
| File Developer |
HydroCAD Software Solutions |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The HCE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCE file on each system platform.
What is HCE file?
The file with the extension HCE is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is HydroCAD Software Solutions. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. HydroCAD Hydrograph Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is HydroCAD. This was created by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC.
How to open HCE file?
The main problem with HydroCAD Hydrograph Data Format is that the HCE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HCE to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HCE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install HydroCAD
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that HydroCAD is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing HydroCAD into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HCE with HydroCAD. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HCE files.
Programs to open HCE file
Remember to download programs supporting HCE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HydroCAD with HCE files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HCE file still does not use the HydroCAD program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the HydroCAD application as the default for handling the HCE file.
Step 3. Update HydroCAD to the latest version
If, despite the association of the HydroCAD program with the HydroCAD Hydrograph Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HCE file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HCE file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HCE file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected HCE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HCE file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HCE files. You can restore the file from a backup or use HydroCAD Software Solutions help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HCE files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the HCE file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HCE file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HCE file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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