Files that contain the TST extension are associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include TestGen, LinkWare, RPG, and Pro/Engineer. TST files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.
If the TST file is related to TestGen, it is a data file type that contains text, assessment criteria, customization settings, and other components which are used to generate student tests for the education industry. TestGen is a software application produced by Pearson Education which is designed for creating and distributing tests.
TST files which are created by LinkWare are a database file type that contains text, reports, documentation, analysis, and other components which are used to test cables in a variety of environments. LinkWare is cable test management software which allows you to manage cable test data performed at a variety of different locations.
TST files created by RPG are a game file type that contains characters for role playing, objects, colors, animation, and other contents you typically use when creating games. RPG GameMaker is a Role Playing Game program available in both a free and paid version.
TST files which are created by Pro/Engineer contain data related to charts, tables, graphs, and other information that is used for engineering analysis. Pro/Engineer is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program which provides productivity tools for electromechanical design.
How to Open TST Files
Since TST files are associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. TST files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them for you.
If a TST file is created with TestGen, you can open it using the TestGen software application, which is available in a free trial version on the Pearson Education website. You can also use Measurement Computing TestPoint, which is designed to create tests and measure applications. TestPoint is available for download on the Measurement Computing website. You can also view the contents of this type of TST file using any text editing program such as Notepad or WordPad for Windows, Apple TextEdit for Mac, or gEdit and Nano Editor for Linux.
TST files associated with LinkWare can be opened using LinkWare cable test management software, which is compatible with the Windows operating system. You can also open TST files of this type using Microsoft Excel, which is part of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, or OpenOffice spreadsheet, which is multiplatform and available as a free download from the OpenOffice.org website.
If TST files are associated with RPG GameMaker, it is necessary to download the RPG Toolkit in order to open and view them. RPG Toolkit is compatible with Windows and is available as a free download on the RPG Revolution website. If TST files contain scripting language, you can open them using any text editing program such as Notepad or WordPad for Windows, Apple TextEdit for Mac, or gEdit and Nano Editor for Linux.
If a TST file is a Pro/Engineer file extension, it is necessary to use the Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 to open and view its contents. This program is available on the PTC website and is compatible with Windows, Linux and UNIX.
