Tips to open HSC file
Can't open the HSC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HSC files as well as a list of programs that support HSC files.
HSC file extension
| File Name |
Aspen HYSYS Simulation Format |
| File Developer |
Aspen Technology |
| File Category |
CAD Files |
The HSC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HSC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HSC file on each system platform.
What is HSC file?
The HSC file has been categorized as CAD Files. The creator of this file is Aspen Technology. CAD Files consists of 158 similar files. Aspen HYSYS Simulation Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows.
How to open HSC file?
The most common problem when using Aspen HYSYS Simulation Format is that a specific HSC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open HSC, 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 HSC 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 HYSYS
In this case, you should first verify that the HYSYS application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name HYSYS 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 HSC with HYSYS. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open HSC files.
Programs to open HSC file
Remember to download programs supporting HSC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of HYSYS with HSC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HSC file still does not use the HYSYS program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the HSC file with the HYSYS application.
Step 3. Update HYSYS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the HYSYS program, it is possible that Aspen HYSYS Simulation Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HSC 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. This suggests truncating the HSC file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 HSC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HSC 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 HSC files changes over time. 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 option of recovering data from damaged HSC files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted HSC 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the HSC file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HSC to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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