Opening a GST File

The GST file type is primarily associated with BattleScribe.

GSTFile Extension GST
File extension: GST
File type:  game data file

What is a GST file?

GST files mostly belong to BattleScribe. BattleScribe game system files use the GST extension to store game data in an XML format. The XML structure holds data like unit statistics, roster definitions, and rules that drive game systems. Many users edit these files with a text editor or load them into the BattleScribe application for more advanced management. For further details on this use, visit the BattleScribe website.
Some GST files also serve as Ghostscript printer job files. In this context the file – sometimes called a game state file – logs the status of a print job for use by Ghostscript in managing and troubleshooting the print process.
  • View XML-based GST files in any plain text editor.
  • Check the file’s internal structure to decide which application applies.
  • Always save a backup before making any edits.
  • How to open a GST file

    You need a suitable software like BattleScribe to open a GST file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GST file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GST file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert GST files:

    1. BattleScribe
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GST files are often referred to as BattleScribe games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Gain (Script Text) by AIM Software
      The main objective of AIM (Advanced Information Management) Software is to develop products that simplify the analysis of financial data and the pricing of instruments. This is a file in which Macro/Script Information for workflows in Gain is stored in text format. This file format is classified as Source Code.
    3. Giza Specifier (Template File) by 20-20 Technologies
      Giza is sales and planning software that improves the way you work. Default location is: C:\Program Files\2020\GizaSpecifier\projects.
    4. MapInfo (Geoset File) by MapInfo Corporation
    5. Multi Game Memory Editor (Template File) by Opencoding.net
    6. Need for Speed
      This file format is classified as Game.

    Technical Data for GST File Extension

    File classification:
    Game
    Related files:

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8, AppName: MapInfo Data Installer for Microsoft Map
    EXEFile: DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE %1

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FICHEI~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FICHIE~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ARCHIV~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Archivos comunes\Microsoft Shared\Datamap\datainst.exe %1

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FILECO~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FELLES~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE

    ProgramID: MSMap.Datainst.8
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GEMEIN~1\MICROS~1\Datamap\DATAINST.EXE


    a gst game data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with GST files

    • Associate the GST file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open game data files. Because only the current version supports the latest GST file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available BattleScribe update.
    • To make sure that your GST file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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