All about HCP Files

The HCP file type is primarily associated with HCP Viewer.

HCP	File extension: HCP
	File type:	specialized data file

What is an HCP file

HCP files mostly belong to HCP Viewer.

Overview: HCP files are used in various specialized contexts. The largest group (nearly half) is a SAP screenshot file that contains a Help Center compressed image. This type works with a dedicated viewer (often called HCP Viewer, with tools like XnViewMP sometimes involved).

SAP Screenshot File: Stores compressed visual data from SAP Help Center applications.
Hamiltonian Cycle Problem Instance: Contains data defining a graph problem used in academic or research settings. More details can be found here.
HydroCAD Project File: Holds project data for stormwater modeling via HydroCAD. Additional information is available here.

FilExt.com tips: This file extension does not imply a single format. Its internal structure depends on the originating software. Verify the file source and properties to choose the correct program for opening and viewing it.

How to open HCP files

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

HCP Viewer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HCP files are often referred to as HCP Viewer compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System (Project File) by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC
HydroCAD is a Computer Aided Design tool used by Civil Engineers for modeling stormwater runoff. This is the HydroCAD main project file. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 5B 48 79 64 72 6F 43 41 44 5D 0D 0A, ASCII: [HydroCAD]. Related links: Evaluation Version (limited nodes)

Technical Data for HCP File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Identifier:

Hex: 5B 48 79 64 72 6F 43 41 44 5D 0D 0A, ASCII: [HydroCAD] (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

hcf, 7z, hcc, hci, hcu, dat, xml, jpg, png, zip, txt

Related links:

Evaluation Version (limited nodes)

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: helpfile, FileType: Help File, AppName: Windows Winhlp32 Stub
EXEFile: winhlp32.exe

ProgramID: CodeWarrior_hcp
EXEFile: E:\CodeWarrior\bin\IDE.EXE %1

ProgramID: Hardcopy
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hardcopy\hardcopy.exe %1

ProgramID: Hrdcpy
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hardcopy\hardcopy.exe

ProgramID: helpfile
EXEFile: winhlp32.exe

ProgramID: Canopus.MPEGcraft.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Canopus\MPEGCR~1\HCraftLE.exe

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an hcp specialized data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HCP files

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