HDL Types

Principal HDL Type

.HDL

Extension:	.hdl
Type:	HotDocs Library File

Document file saved in XML format created by HotDocs, an application used to generate custom documents, such as contracts, sales proposals, government and court forms etc. HDL file contains references to resources used by HotDocs.

Author:	Matthew Bender
File Category:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hdl

Software Programs That Open The HotDocs Library File:

HotDocs by Matthew Bender

Windows

More HDL Files

.HDL

Extension:	.hdl
Type:	Procomm Plus Alternate Download File Listing

HDL file contains alternate download file listing associated with Procomm Plus, a terminal emulation and file transfers software.

Author:	Symantec Corporation
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Procomm Plus Alternate Download File Listing Files:

Procomm Plus by Symantec Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding HDL Issues

Troubles Opening HDL Files

HotDocs Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open HDL Files" when trying to open your HDL. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have HotDocs for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your HDL with HotDocs, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you don't have HotDocs installed, and you know of another program to open your HDL file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

HotDocs is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of HotDocs isn't able to open your HotDocs Library File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest HotDocs version from the Matthew Bender website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of HDL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Regardless, most of the HDL file opening problems relate to not having the right version of HotDocs installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading HDL Files

You can still experience errors opening HDL files even with the latest version of HotDocs installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening HDL files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for HDL
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry HDL description
• Partial installation of HotDocs that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your HDL file
• HDL file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your HDL file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the HotDocs Library File file