Opening an HCC File

The HCC file type is primarily associated with MetaTrader 4.

HCC	File extension: HCC
	File type:	Data file

What is an HCC file

HCC files mostly belong to MetaTrader 4. HCC files serve more than one function.

MetaTrader History: Many HCC files are created by MetaTrader 4. They are known as History Center Files that record trade activity, price logs, and chart data. You can view details on the MetaTrader 4 website.

Encrypted Configuration: Some HCC files store encrypted settings used by tools such as hcxtools. These files hold hacked or secured configuration data. More about these can be found on the hcxtools GitHub.

Heat Camera Calibration: A few HCC files are used as calibration data for heat cameras, such as those from HoloLens 2 sensors.

FilExt.com tip: Each variant requires the correct software to open it. Using the proper application will show the intended structure and data accurately.

How to open an HCC file

You need a suitable software like MetaTrader 4 to open an HCC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HCC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HCC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert HCC files:

MetaTrader 4
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HCC files are often referred to as MetaTrader 4 data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System (Storage Chamber Definition) by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC
HydroCAD is a Computer Aided Design tool used by Civil Engineers for modeling stormwater runoff. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 2F 2F 20 48 79 64 72 6F 43 41 44 20 53 74 6F 72 61 67 65 20 43 68 61 6D 62 65 72 20 44 65 66 69 6E 69 74 69 6F 6E 0D 0A, ASCII: //.HydroCAD.Storage.Chamber.Definition. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM. Related links: Evaluation Version (limited nodes)

HCC file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below you will find our evaluation of the HCC files:

The HCC file ending includes different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

45% of all HCC files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "F6 01 00 00 43 00 6F 00 70" at the beginning. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are often between 15 KB and 21 MB in size. It is a modern file type. The keywords Copyright, History, MetaQuotes Ltd, MetaQuotes Software Corp and EURUSD are typical for these files. A common filename is 2021.hcc or 2023.hcc.
35% of all HCC files use the same file format, which have the signature 01 00 1B. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 280 bytes in size and range from 260 bytes to 550 bytes. A usual file name is CashAppV3 BYPASS.hcc or CashApp.hcc. Such files are related to cash, bypass and config.

All the rest of the HCC files (20%) have different formats, the following 5 formats exist: Copyright. Files like these are sometimes linked to name. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your HCC file!

Technical Data for HCC File Extension

File classification:

Data

Identifier:

Hex: 2F 2F 20 48 79 64 72 6F 43 41 44 20 53 74 6F 72 61 67 65 20 43 68 61 6D 62 65 72 20 44 65 66 69 6E 69 74 69 6F 6E 0D 0A, ASCII: //.HydroCAD.Storage.Chamber.Definition (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

hst, mqh, hc, hcp, hci, huh, cfg, dat, log, xml

Related links:

Evaluation Version (limited nodes)

an hcc Data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HCC files

Associate the HCC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest HCC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available MetaTrader 4 update.
To make sure that your HCC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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