Tips to open HFT file
Can't open the HFT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HFT files as well as a list of programs that support HFT files.
HFT file extension
| File Name |
HotDocs Form Template |
| File Developer |
HotDocs |
| File Category |
Layout Files |
The HFT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HFT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HFT file on each system platform.
What is HFT file?
The file with the extension HFT is the Layout Files file type. The author of this format is HotDocs. Layout Files consists of 137 similar files. HotDocs Form Template is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use HotDocs to handle this file. This is a program created by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc..
How to open HFT file?
An often recurring problem with HotDocs Form Template is that HFT is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file HFT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HFT 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 HotDocs
In this case, you should first verify that the HotDocs application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing HotDocs 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 HFT with HotDocs. Below is a list of programs that support the file HFT.
Programs to open HFT file
Remember to download programs supporting HFT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HotDocs with HFT files
If, despite the installed application, the HFT file does not start in the HotDocs 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 HotDocs application as the default for handling the HFT file.
Step 3. Update HotDocs to the latest version
If, however, after binding HotDocs with HotDocs Form Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HFT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HFT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HFT file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HFT 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 HFT 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HFT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting HotDocs, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HFT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the HFT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HFT file again. However, some background programs may block the HFT file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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