Tips to open HCI file
Can't open the HCI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCI files as well as a list of programs that support HCI files.
HCI file extension
| File Name |
HydroCAD IDF Data Format |
| File Developer |
HydroCAD Software Solutions |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The HCI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCI file on each system platform.
What is HCI file?
The file in the HCI format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by HydroCAD Software Solutions. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. HydroCAD IDF Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is HydroCAD. This was created by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the HCI file. HydroCAD Sampler will apply when it is not possible to use HydroCAD.
How to open HCI file?
The most common problem when using HydroCAD IDF Data Format is that a specific HCI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HCI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HCI 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. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HCI files.
Programs to open HCI file
Remember to download programs supporting HCI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HydroCAD with HCI files
If, despite the installed application, the HCI file does not start in the HydroCAD application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the HydroCAD application as the default for handling the HCI file.
Step 3. Update HydroCAD to the latest version
If, despite the association of the HydroCAD program with the HydroCAD IDF Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HCI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HCI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HCI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HCI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HCI files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HCI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use HydroCAD Software Solutions help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HCI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HCI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HCI to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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