All about HVA Files

The HVA file type is primarily associated with HV-1000Z / HVAEditor.

HVA	File extension: HVA
	File type:	data file

What is an HVA file?

HVA files mostly belong to HV-1000Z / HVAEditor. A HVA file is a proprietary data file used in two distinct areas. In one use, it stores Vickers hardness test data from equipment such as the Indentec HVA Microhardness Tester. The file gathers precise measurements which are interpreted using software like the HV-1000Z Software from Indentec.
In another context, a HVA file holds 3D model and animation data for video games. Here the file carries hierarchical vertex animation information used in titles like Command & Conquer and Red Alert 2. Those files are managed with game-specific tools such as HVAEditor, and support details can also be found on the Command & Conquer Wiki.
Since the same extension is used in different fields, it is important to verify the file's origin before opening it.

For hardness data: Open with HV-1000Z Software.

For game models: Use the corresponding game editor or a compatible modding tool.

How to open HVA files

You need a suitable software like HV-1000Z / HVAEditor to open an HVA 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 HVA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HVA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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HVA file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. 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. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our evaluation of the HVA files looks like this:

HVA is rarely used as a file extension and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The two most common formats are as follows:

• 55% of all HVA files start with the bytes TYPE VICKERS DATE 202, which are crucial for this file format. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The average file size is 970 bytes with most files being between 680 bytes and 1 KB in size. The file type was created recently. The following keywords are characteristic: COMMENT, DATE, LOT, TEST, TYPE   VICKERS, WORKER, DATA, LENS   X50, PATTERN and T.FORCE 98.07mN. Files like these are sometimes connected to sample.
• 20% of all HVA files start with the bytes 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 crucial for this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are on average 88 bytes in size and range from 88 bytes to 90 bytes.

All other HVA files (25%) have no consistent format. If you want to find out what your HVA file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.