.HCP File Extension

HydroCAD Project File

Files with hcp suffix are HydroCAD stormwater modeling tool projects in ASCII format. To open .hcp files, update the software you normally use as only the latest versions support the current format. S...

General Information

Title HCP File Extension
Extension .hcp
Full Form HydroCAD Project File
File Type Data File
Developer HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Design aid, Calculation support
Features Hydrology, Hydraulic analysis

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Stormwater Management Yes
Detention Pond Design Yes
Floodplain Modeling Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1986
Latest Version Depends on software update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hce (HydroCAD CSV Export), .hcpa (HydroCAD Project Archive)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HydroCAD Paid, Free trial Windows