Opening a CST File

The CST file type is primarily associated with CHARTrunner.

CST	File extension: CST
	File type:	chart style definition

What is a CST file?

CST files mostly belong to CHARTrunner by PQ. CST file extension is mainly associated with documents created using CutStudio, a design and printing software. A CST document consists of data such as images, fonts, and printing information. Clip Studio Paint, a comic book authoring software saves data such as the layout, chapters, and storyline of a comic book in CST files. Director, a movie authoring/editing software developed by Adobe saves external cast data in CST files. The external cast (CST) file contains information for generating video output and reusing a cast across multiple videos. CST file extension is also associated with custom set files created with Canvas, a technical drawing program. Custom set (CST) files contain application shortcuts for storing and accessing users' workspace preferences (e.g. menus, font etc.). CHARTrunner, a data analysis and process optimization software uses CST files to store chart style definitions (style rules for generating maps).

How to open a CST file

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

CHARTrunner by PQ
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CST files are often referred to as CHARTrunner data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Canvas (custom set) by ACD
Canvas is an integrated technical illustration software package with an array of design and documentation capabilities. The program offers measurement tools accurate to 0.035 microns and supports more than 70 file formats. Canvas stores settings for custom workspace preferences in CST files. This file format is classified as Settings.
Clip Studio Paint (comic book data) by CELSYS
Clip Studio Paint (formerly Manga Studio) is a comic book authoring software with tools for real-time scene and character illustration. A comic book's chapters, layouts, structure, and storyline created with Clip Studio Paint are stored in a document with CST file extension. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
CutStudio (design document) by Roland
CutStudio is a cut graphics creation software widely used to design decorated clothing, display kits, signs, and vehicles. The program stores designs in CST files. This file format is classified as Data.
Director (external cast) by Adobe
Director is a discontinued movie, games, and e-courses authoring and publication software. The external cast data created in Director is stored in CST files. This file format is classified as Video.
Medbasin (model calibration) by National Technical University of Athens, Laboratory of Reclamation Works & Water Resources Management
Medbasin is a windows-based program used to produce the daily or monthly hydrograph of a river. The main data inputs of the program are the average precipitation and potential evapotranspiration (or pan evaporation) of the basin. Model calibration data used by Medbasin are stored in CST files. This file format is classified as Settings.
SX-KN6000 (keyboard custom style) by Technics
SX-KN6000 is an obsolete electronic keyboard (piano) with over 1000 musical settings. SX-KN6000 keyboards were widely used for music education and they save custom keyboard style data in CST files. This file format is classified as Settings.

CST format details:

To view or edit CST files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the CST files:

The CST file extension is quite widespread and includes various formats for various programs. The file formats most commonly found in CST files are:

20% of all CST files start with the bytes Roland DG Corporation CutStudio Document, which are crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. CST files are between 5 KB and 340 KB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. The following keywords are characteristic: Roland DG Corporation CutStudio Document, CDrawPage and CDrawCurve. These files are often associated with logo and black.
20% of all CST files are associated with Director Cast data. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are 11 KB to 10 MB in size, with a median of 590 KB. The keywords XFIR, 39VMpami, *YEK and pamm are typical for these files. The file name Data.cst is typical for these files. Such files are related to cast, characters, unprotected, soundcast, scripts, assets, album, base and game.

The remaining 60% of all CST files are files with no common format, the following 14 formats can be found: RIFX, JSON, FreeArc, OCuA, ISO, State, CST, name and FFSf. Files like these are sometimes linked to root, customize, antenna, analyse, custom, fluent or patch. Just click the "Choose your .cst file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your CST file is.

Technical Data for CST File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

cast, cxt, zip, cts, cct, dir, prj, crs, dbf, dxr, exe, bmp, shx, ai, xml, txt, pdf, bml, shp, fev, crm

Mime type:

application/x-director, text/plain

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: CD Mate Cuesheet File

ProgramID: Director.Cast
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Director MX 2004\Director.exe %1

ProgramID: Canvas.X.CustomSet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\Canvas X\canvasX.exe

ProgramID: Director.Cast
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Director 8\Director.exe %1

ProgramID: Director.Cast
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Director 8.5 Trial\Director.exe %1

ProgramID: SDDocuments.TextDocument.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Accelrys\MS Modeling 3.2\Studio\MatStudio.exe

ProgramID: Director.Cast
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Director MX 2004\Director.exe

ProgramID: Director.Cast
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Director MX\Director.exe

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a cst chart style definition is a special file format by PQ and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CST files

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