Tips to open HLN file
Can't open the HLN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HLN files as well as a list of programs that support HLN files.
HLN file extension
| File Name |
MicroStation Hidden Line |
| File Developer |
Bentley Systems, Incorporated |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The HLN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HLN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HLN file on each system platform.
What is HLN file?
The HLN file has been categorized as 3D Image Files. It was designed by Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Additionally, the 3D Image Files category contains 622 of other files. MicroStation Hidden Line 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 MicroStation application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Bentley Systems, Incorporated.
How to open HLN file?
The main problem with MicroStation Hidden Line is that the HLN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file HLN to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HLN 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 MicroStation
The first step is to check if the computer has the MicroStation program installed. To do this, enter the name MicroStation into the 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 HLN files.
Programs to open HLN file
Remember to download programs supporting HLN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MicroStation with HLN files
If, despite the installed application, the HLN file does not start in the MicroStation 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HLN file with the MicroStation application.
Step 3. Update MicroStation to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MicroStation program with the MicroStation Hidden Line file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Bentley Systems, Incorporated website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HLN file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HLN file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HLN file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HLN file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of HLN 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair HLN file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Bentley Systems, Incorporated, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HLN 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move HLN to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the HLN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HLN to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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