Opening an HSC File

The HSC file type is primarily associated with Aspen HYSYS.

HSC	File extension: HSC
	File type:	simulation project file

What is an HSC file

HSC files mostly belong to Aspen HYSYS. HSC files are used in different specialized applications.
The most common type is the Aspen HYSYS simulation case. This file holds system configurations, parameters, and simulation models for running process simulations in engineering projects by AspenTech. It is a compact repository for all data needed during a simulation.
Other variations include:

Game map files created with the Hammer Editor, used for designing levels in games such as Heroes of Might and Magic III.

Compressed game asset files used in RPG Maker VX Ace, which often embed a ZIP format to store assets.

FilExt.com note: Use the matching program to view or edit an HSC file. For more details, visit the official pages: AspenTech, Hammer Editor, and RPG Maker VX Ace.

How to open HSC files

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

Aspen HYSYS
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HSC files are often referred to as Aspen HYSYS data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
HelpScribble (Project Source) by JGsoft - Just Great Software
Source of a help file created with HelpScribble.
HSC Tracker
HSC Adlib Composer by Hannes Seifert or HSC Tracker by Electronic Rats. You can play using Winamp with the AdPlug plug-in. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: RdosPlay Player, Winamp, AdPlug
HYSYS (Simulation) by Aspen Technology, Inc.
HYSYS is a process modeling tool for steady state simulation, design, performance monitoring, optimization and business planning for oil & gas production, gas processing and petroleum refining industries. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 53 69 6D 75 6C 61 74 69 6F 6E 43 61 73 65, ASCII: SimulationCase.

HSC file format:

To view or edit HSC files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the HSC files:

HSC is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type mainly uses a defined HSC format. The following file formats are most commonly found in HSC files:

70% of all HSC files are HYSYS Simulation Case files. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. A typical file size is 610 KB. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. SimulationCase10, Users, AEA_Validation and Desktop. Such files sometimes refer to hysys, case, simulation, process, project, model, summer, cases and base.
5% of all HSC files are based on the zip format, so several files are compressed and saved in one HSC file. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. A typical file size is 97 KB. The following keywords are characteristic: temp_file.

All the rest of the HSC files (25%) have different formats, such as HelpScribble Project. Tagged as group. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your HSC file!

Technical Data for HSC File Extension

File classification:

Data

Identifier:

Hex: 53 69 6D 75 6C 61 74 69 6F 6E 43 61 73 65, ASCII: SimulationCase (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

hsc, hys, map, rxdata, hsc1, bk0, hsi, heic, dat, txt, mdl, fnw, cyt, zip

Mime type:

text/x-haskell

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: hscfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JGsoft\HelpScribble\HelpScr.exe %1

ProgramID: hscfile
EXEFile: D:\HELP TOOLS\HELPSCRIBBLE\HelpScr.exe %1

an hsc simulation project file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HSC files

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