Tips to open HIRO file

Can't open the HIRO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HIRO files as well as a list of programs that support HIRO files.

HIRO file extension

File Name ARToolKit Hiro Marker Data Format
File Category Misc Files

The HIRO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HIRO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HIRO file on each system platform.

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What is HIRO file?

The file in the HIRO format belongs to the Misc Files category. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. ARToolKit Hiro Marker 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.

How to open HIRO file?

An often recurring problem with ARToolKit Hiro Marker Data Format is that HIRO is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HIRO, 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 HIRO 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 ARToolKit

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ARToolKit is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ARToolKit 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 HIRO with ARToolKit. Below you will find a list of applications that support HIRO files.

Programs to open HIRO file

Remember to download programs supporting HIRO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of ARToolKit with HIRO files

If, despite the installed application, the HIRO file does not start in the ARToolKit application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 ARToolKit application as the default for handling the HIRO file.

Step 3. Update ARToolKit to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the ARToolKit program, it is possible that ARToolKit Hiro Marker Data Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HIRO file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to HIRO files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HIRO or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HIRO 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 HIRO files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HIRO files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file HIRO except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 HIRO 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HIRO file again. 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.