File Extension Library


.HSF File Extension

  • Developer by: Tech Soft 3D
  • Category: CAD Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .HSF files and how to open them?

Can't open .HSF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HSF file.

What is a .HSF file extension?

.HSF file extension is created by Tech Soft 3D. .HSF has been classified as CAD Files. The format of .HSF file is Binary.

.HSF is HOOPS Stream Format File

File created in the HOOPS Stream Format (HSF), a CAD publishing format developed by Tech Soft 3D for visualization; supported via plug-in or as a native publishing format by several CAD applications, including SolidWorks and CATIA v5.

OpenHSF has largely been replaced by Adobe's 3D PDF technology, which allows 3D visualization data to be embedded into .PDF documents. The OpenHSF Initiative promoted the HOOPS Stream Format until the PDF visualization technology became available.

List of all softwares that can open the HOOPS Stream Format File
Windows
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

How to fix problems with .HSF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HSF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HSF file format
  2. You need to check the .HSF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)