You cannot simply "open" the file by double-clicking it if it is a specific HAP archive; you must use the function within the HAP software.
Navigate to your downloaded file to bring the project into your local HAP workspace. Safety and Troubleshooting Download HAP Working File zip
: Because .zip files can be used to mask malware, only download HAP files from trusted colleagues or official sources. You can scan suspicious files using tools like VirusTotal. You cannot simply "open" the file by double-clicking
Downloading a typically refers to retrieving an archived project from Carrier’s Hourly Analysis Program (HAP) , a tool used by HVAC professionals for peak load and energy modeling. Because these projects consist of many data files, HAP uses a built-in "Archive" feature to bundle them into a single file for easy sharing. What is a HAP Working File? You can scan suspicious files using tools like VirusTotal
: When you "Download" this file (often sent via email or cloud storage), it is usually in a compressed format (like .zip or HAP's proprietary archive format) to keep all project components together.