Opening HSD Files

The HSD file type is primarily associated with Houdini FX.

HSD	File extension: HSD
	File type:	data file

What is an HSD file?

HSD files mostly belong to Houdini FX.

The HSD file extension is used in several specialized contexts. The most common type is a Harmony Scene Design file, which is stored as a compressed (ZIP) archive that holds scene design data.
In this case, the file may also be referred to as a Houdini FX state file, saving visual effects or animation work. Other variants include:

Maxsurf resistance data files used in marine design. For details, see the Maxsurf website.
HomeSeer SQLite database files that store home automation data for HomeSeer HS3. More information is available at the HomeSeer website.

FilExt.com note: The internal formats (ZIP for scene design and SQL for database files) mean that a proper extraction or viewer is needed to access the data. Knowing which application created the file is key to choosing the correct tool for opening and viewing it.

How to open an HSD file

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

Houdini FX
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. HSD files are often referred to as Houdini FX data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Hagaki Studio (Document) by Microsoft Corporation
An Office product focused on the Japanese market. Program ID is MSHagaki.Document
HSD+CP (Aero-HSD Configuration File) by Thrane & Thrane
The Aero-HSD+ system offers you access to phone, fax, E-mail and Internet services on an aircraft with the equipment installed. This is a configuration file for a satcom system.

Technical Data for HSD File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

hs3, hda, hsd1000, txt, dat, zip, rar, pdf, pak, ehi, tls, ovpn, sqlite, sql

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: RS.Homescreen.Designer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ruttensoft\Homescreen Designer\Homescreen designer.exe

ProgramID: MSHagaki.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Hagaki Studio\mshagaki.exe

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

How to solve problems with HSD files

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