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Basic information about HSF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HSF（*.HSF or *.hsf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HSF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HSF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HSF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HSF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HSF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HSF file?
  • How to open a HSF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HSF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HSF file?
  • How to convert HSF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HSF file format?


1.Detail information about HSF file extension: HOOPS Stream Format File

File type HOOPS Stream Format File Category CAD Files
Developer Tech Soft 3D File format Binary
Description HSF file is a HOOPS Stream Format File developed by Tech Soft 3D. File created in the HOOPS Stream Format (HSF), a CAD publishing format developed by Tech Soft 3D for visualization; supported via plug-in or as a native publishing format by several CAD applications, including SolidWorks and CATIA v5.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HSF files

Windows		 Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
HOOPS



Can't open a HSF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HSF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HSF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HSF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of HSF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a HSF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HSF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HSF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the HSF file is damaged.
  • Whether the HSF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the HSF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the HSF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the HSF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HSF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HSF file.

If the HSF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.