Opening HEP Files

The HEP file type is primarily associated with IBM Personal Communications.

HEP	File extension: HEP
	File type:	configuration file

What is a HEP file?

HEP files mostly belong to IBM Personal Communications.

HEP files are used for different, specialized purposes. In one common case, they are Host Explorer Profiles created by host emulation software such as IBM Personal Communications and Attachmate Reflection. These profiles store configuration data for connecting to mainframe systems and managing session settings.
Another use is as a file for storing patterns, for example, a Brother embroidery pattern. Such files can hold stitch instructions, design layouts, and color orders that embroidery machines need to operate.
A third use of the HEP extension is for data files in high-energy physics. In this context, the files contain experimental or simulated data used in scientific research.
If you need to open an HEP file, first determine its origin. Use host communication software for host profiles, embroidery design software for pattern files, or specialized scientific tools for physics data.

Host Explorer Profile - configuration for mainframe emulation.
Embroidery Pattern - design instructions for embroidery machines.
High-Energy Physics Data - data used in physics experiments.

How to open HEP files

You need a suitable software like IBM Personal Communications to open a HEP 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 HEP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HEP 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 HEP files:

IBM Personal Communications
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HEP files are often referred to as IBM Personal Communications settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
HostExplorer (Telnet Session Profile) by Hummingbird Ltd.
A profile that describes a connection so the same connection can be established without setting it up from scratch again.
Novell NetWare Help Librarian Data File

Technical Data for HEP File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

prf, emb, hpgl, zip, qrp, e01, cvw, cb4, cfg, ini

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\HostExplorer\hostex32.exe -P %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.10\HostExplorer\hostex32.exe -P %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.00\HostExplorer\HOSTEX32.EXE -P %1

ProgramID: HostExplorer.SessionProfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Exceed.nt\HOSTEX32.EXE -p%1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\9.00\HostExplorer\hostex32.exe -P %1

ProgramID: HostExplorer.SessionProfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HOSTEX~1\HOSTEX32.EXE -p%1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\10.00\HostExplorer\hostex32.exe -P

ProgramID: G.D.G. Software.HTML Executable
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_wwwUtils\Builders\HTML Executable\HEBuild.exe

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\11.00\HostExplorer\hostex32.exe -P

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a hep configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HEP files

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