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HRC File Format Explained
The HRC file format is a legacy Softimage, 3D model file format used to store model geometry and hierarchy information. It defines complex 3D models by organizing objects into a structured parent-child hierarchy, preserving hierarchy and spatial relationships.
| Icon | Extension | Original Software | Year | Primary Industry | Geometry | UV Maps | Textures | PBR | Animation | Rigging | Open Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .HRC | Softimage | 1989 | Animation Game Development | Mesh NURBS | ✔ | ✔ | – | – | ✔ | – | |
HRC File Format DetailsWhat It StoresThe format stores model geometry, material references, texture mapping coordinates, and hierarchy information, including transformation data. It does not store camera or lighting data. Primary Use Cases
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Common Software SupportLegacy support is centered on Softimage, 3D and older Autodesk Softimage versions with the SI/3D Scene/Model importer. Conversion support is documented through Okino PolyTrans. | ||||||||||||