IBM HCD/HCM production configuration file
File type: Configuration file
An hcr file extension identifies a production configuration file used by IBM HCD and HCM configuration managers for z/OS.
The hcr file contains production configuration data for systems managed with these tools.
Found 3 different file type records with the same hcr filename suffix.
File type category:
Configuration file
Date updated: October 12, 2026
The hcr file extension is associated with IBM Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM), configuration managers for the z/OS operating system, a 64-bit system for mainframes.
The hcr file stores the production configuration used by HCD and HCM. It is an application data file intended to be interpreted by the configuration managers.
The software associated with this record is available for Microsoft Windows. The format is tied to IBM's configuration-management software and is not intended for independent use.
Open an hcr file with IBM HCD or HCM on Microsoft Windows. Use the program's configuration or file-management commands to load the production configuration rather than opening the file in a text editor.
To move or update the configuration, use the supported import, export, or migration functions in the applicable IBM HCD or HCM installation.
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: November 21, 2018
The hcr file extension is used by HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System, a software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by HydroCAD Software Solutions.
The hcr file stores rainfall definition from HydroCAD.
Use HydroCAD to work with *.hcr files.
Probably cannot be converted to other formats.
Software applications that can open hcr files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit hcr files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving hcr files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create hcr files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving hcr files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: October 6, 2017
The hcr file extension is also related to PrintMaster, a graphic design software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by Encore Software.
These hcr files contain half-fold card data from PrintMaster.
Use PrintMaster to work with *.hcr files.
Software applications that can open hcr files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that create hcr files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving hcr files:
Multiplatform
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