Tips to open HKP file
Can't open the HKP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HKP files as well as a list of programs that support HKP files.
HKP file extension
The HKP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HKP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HKP file on each system platform.
What is HKP file?
The file with the extension HKP is the Developer Files file type. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Mentor Graphics Database 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. It is recommended to use PADS to handle this file. This is a program created by Mentor Graphics Corp..
How to open HKP file?
The most common problem when using Mentor Graphics Database Format is that a specific HKP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HKP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HKP 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 PADS
In this case, you should first verify that the PADS application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PADS in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file HKP.
Programs to open HKP file
Remember to download programs supporting HKP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PADS with HKP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HKP file still does not use the PADS program, it means no 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 PADS application as the default for handling the HKP file.
Step 3. Update PADS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the PADS program, it is possible that Mentor Graphics Database Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Mentor Graphics Corp. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HKP 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 HKP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HKP file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HKP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HKP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of HKP 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HKP file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HKP 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the HKP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HKP file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HKP file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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