All about GS2 Files

The GS2 file type is primarily associated with Statnett system.

GS2	File extension: GS2
	File type:	data file

What is a GS2 file?

GS2 files mostly belong to Statnett system. GS2 files are not a single, uniform format. Instead, the GS2 extension is used by different industries for various data types.

Energy Data: In one common use, a GS2 file holds Norwegian energy information. It stores measurements and grid data that are processed by specialized systems. To open these, users typically rely on software provided by Statnett.

Lighting Fixture Data: Some GS2 files contain lighting configuration details used in stage setups. These are managed by lighting control programs like Martin Show Designer and may work with equipment such as Compulite Vector PC. Reference details can be found at Martin.

Guitar Setlist Data: Other GS2 files serve as Guitar Setlist 2 records in the musical domain. They are often compressed using GZIP and are opened with Guitar Pro 7 software. More information is available at Guitar Pro.

Game Data: A further application is for Sega Genesis game data. In this case, the GS2 file holds ROM image information formatted for emulators like Gens GS-II and editing tools such as Game Genie Save Editor.

FilExt.com note: The file itself is a data file whose internal structure depends on the source. Knowing the context is key to selecting the right viewing or editing tool.

How to open GS2 files

You need a suitable software like Statnett system to open a GS2 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 GS2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GS2 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 GS2 files:

Statnett system
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GS2 files are often referred to as Statnett system data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Genecyst
Genecyst is a Sega Genesis system emulator released in 1997. The number behind the .GS# file extension indicates the save state (current game state at time of the save) number. Savestates are compatible with the Gens emulator and probably all of its variants. This should apply to any saved Sega Genesis games played in an emulator. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex:, ASCII: GST.

GS2 format details:

To find out what program is needed to open GS2 files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our examination of the GS2 files comes to the following conclusion:

As a file extension, GS2 isn't very common and covers different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

50% of all GS2 files are based on the popular config file format. A configuration file is used by computer software to store settings. It consists of a text-based content with a structure and syntax comprising key–value pairs for properties, and sections that organize the properties. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The file size is in the range of 310 bytes to 1 KB. The file type was developed only in the last few years. The following keywords are characteristic: ##Start-message, Time, #From=SpringAlgo, #GMT-reference=+0, #To=Simpson, #Version=, ##Meter-reading, #Message-type=Meter-reading and #Reference=Sp. An example of a file name is spring_fcrn_capacity_20180601.gs2. Files like these have the following tags: spring, capacity, fcrn, values, fcrd and biddable.
15% of all GS2 files start with the bytes 31 0A 00 00, which are crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. GS2 files can be up to 20 KB in size, but are often around 20 KB - 20 KB. The keywords fprq2, fswiss, pard, viewkind4, lang and {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} are typical for these files. Files like these have the following tags: beam and star.

All the rest of the GS2 files (35%) have different formats, such as GZIP and JSON. These files sometimes refer to project, glyphr, studio or font. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your GS2 file!

Technical Data for GS2 File Extension

File classification:

Data

Identifier:

Hex:, ASCII: GST (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

gp7, smd, rom, bin, exe, gs1, gs0, gs5, gz, csv

a gs2 data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GS2 files

Associate the GS2 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest GS2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Statnett system update.
To make sure that your GS2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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