.HSF File Extension
HOOPS Stream Format File
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What is an HSF file?
An HSF file is a 3D visualization file saved in the HOOPS Stream (HSF) Format, a format developed by Tech Soft 3D for sharing and displaying CAD models. It stores geometric data, product structure, and visual attributes in a compact, stream-based format, making it suitable for viewing and exchanging complex 3D designs. HSF files are often used in engineering, manufacturing, and design workflows where teams need to review 3D models without requiring full CAD software.
More Information
The HSF format is part of the HOOPS Visualize and HOOPS Publish toolkits. These toolkits allow CAD applications to export models to HSF for visualization, collaboration, and downstream use. Many engineering programs have supported HSF either through built-in export options or through plug-ins, including products that use HOOPS technology internally.
The format focuses on efficient storage and fast rendering rather than parametric editing, a design method that updates a model by changing defined parameters like dimensions and constraints. As a result, engineers, designers, and reviewers who need to view or inspect models rather than modify them are the primary users of the format.
How to open an HSF file
You can open HSF files with several programs and tools, including Tech Soft 3D HOOPS Demo Viewer and Tech Soft 3D Hoops Visualize.