Tips to open HCR file
Can't open the HCR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HCR files as well as a list of programs that support HCR files.
HCR file extension
| File Name |
HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format |
| File Developer |
HydroCad Software Solutions |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The HCR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HCR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HCR file on each system platform.
What is HCR file?
The file with the extension HCR is the Data Files file type. It was designed by HydroCad Software Solutions. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The HydroCAD application is recommended to open the file. It was released by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. HydroCAD Sampler will apply when it is not possible to use HydroCAD.
How to open HCR file?
The main problem with HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format is that the HCR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HCR 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 HCR 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
In this case, you should first verify that the HydroCAD application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name HydroCAD into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file HCR with HydroCAD. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HCR files.
Programs to open HCR file
Remember to download programs supporting HCR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HydroCAD with HCR files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the HCR file to open in the HydroCAD application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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 select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the HydroCAD application as the default for handling the HCR file.
Step 3. Update HydroCAD to the latest version
If, however, after binding HydroCAD with HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 HCR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HCR file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HCR file. Sometimes virus-infected HCR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HCR file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HCR files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact HydroCad Software Solutions
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HCR 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the HCR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 HCR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HCR file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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