Troubleshoot HWV Files
Issues Opening HWV Files
Hades simulation framework Disappeared
When you double-click your HWV file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Hades simulation framework isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your HWV, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Hades simulation framework is Out-of-Date
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Hades Waveform Viewer Data file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Hades simulation framework from Open Source is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Hades Waveform Viewer Data file was created by a different (newer) version of Hades simulation framework than what's installed.
Tip: Right-clicking on your HWV, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Primarily, problems experienced when opening HWV files are due to having the incorrect version of Hades simulation framework installed on your computer.
More Causes of Problems Opening HWVs
Although you might already have Hades simulation framework or another HWV-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Hades Waveform Viewer Data files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening HWV files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- Invalid HWV file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Accidental deletion of the description of the HWV file in the Windows registry
- Defective install of a HWV program, such as Hades simulation framework
- Your HWV file is corrupted (issues with your Hades Waveform Viewer Data file itself)
- HWV file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Drivers associated with HWV software need to be updated
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Hades Waveform Viewer Data format
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.