HCR File Extension

What is HCR file?

HCR is a file extension commonly associated with HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format files. HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format format was developed by HydroCad Software Solutions. Files with HCR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. HCR file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Users are advised to use HydroCAD software for managing HCR files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. HydroCAD software was developed by HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC, and on its official website you may find more information about HCR files or the HydroCAD software program.

Programs which support HCR file extension

The following listing features HCR-compatible programs. Files with HCR extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with HCR extension?

Problems with accessing HCR may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with HCR files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with HCR files.

Step 1. Download and install HydroCAD

Problems with opening and working with HCR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with HCR files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select HydroCAD or one of the recommended programs (for example, HydroCAD Sampler) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading HydroCAD installed is by going to developer’s website (HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of HydroCAD and update if needed

If the problems with opening HCR files still occur even after installing HydroCAD, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of HydroCAD is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why HCR files are not compatible with HydroCAD. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using HydroCAD.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HCR files to HydroCAD

After installing HydroCAD (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HCR files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the HCR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where HydroCAD is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HCR files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with HCR extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with HCR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the HCR is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HCR file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the HCR in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HCR file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the HCR file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the HCR file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with HCR extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the HCR file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the HCR file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run HydroCAD

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HCR extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the HCR files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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