File Extension Database
Open CST File
CST extension files are used with a wide variety of software packages.
PQ CHARTrunner
In this first case, the CST file is a data file that is used with the PQ CHARTrunner package.
CHARTrunner is an SPC (Statistical Process Control) chart execution and analysis software that typically analyzes data from sources such as Excel, SQL Server, Oracle, and LibreOffice.
The data contained in a CST file for CHARTrunner has to do with chart style definitions (style rules for generating maps).
Roland Cut Studio
The CST file extension is associated, in this case, with documents created with CutStudio, a design and printing software, developed by Roland.
More about CutStudio
Roland CutStudio software provides the tools necessary to design and create professional-grade graphics for a wide range of applications.
The software is supplied at the time of purchase for the CAMM-1 and Stika cutting plotters.
Offers compatibility with previous Roland DG cutting plotters.
A CST document consists of data such as images, fonts, and printing information.
Clip Studio Paint
In this section, the CST file is used by Clip Studio Paint, a comic creation software, which saves data such as the layout, chapters, and plot of a comic in CST files.
Clip Studio Paint, or Kurisuta as it is known in Japan, is a family of software applications developed by the Japanese graphics software company Celsys.
It is used for the digital creation of comics, general illustration and animation, especially in 2D.
Adobe Director
In this section, the CST file is used as the external data delivery file for Adobe Director.
More about Adobe Director
It is a movie creation/editing software developed by Adobe.
Director is not developed anymore.
It is software intended for the production of executable programs rich in multimedia content.
It is considered a powerful integration and programming tool for digital media.
The CST file contains information for generating video output and reusing a cast across multiple videos.
Canva
The CST file extension, in this case, is also associated with custom set files created with Canva, a technical drawing program.
Canva is basically a web application for graphic design and composition of images for communication, founded in 2012, and that offers online tools to create your own designs, whether they are for leisure or professional.
Custom Sets (CST) files contain application shortcuts to store and access users' workspace preferences (for example, menus, fonts, etc.).
Software to open and work with a CST file
Due to the diversity of applications that exist for the CST extension, it is commendable to first determine the type of file format, and then choose between the following applications:
- CHARTrunner
- Roland CutStudio
- Clip Studio Paint
- Adobe Director (Not Available)
- Canva
How Can I Open CST File on Windows
- We researched and learned that the best way to open CST file is to find a CST file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a CST file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
- If you know the application which can open CST file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
- If you don't know the application which function as CST file opener then try to search online for "CST viewer", "application to open CST file" or "open CST file" queries in the search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can open CST file
How Can I Open CST File on Mac OS
- We recommend to find a CST file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a CST file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CST file.
- If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CST file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CST file in it.
- If you don't know the application which can open CST file then try to search for "CST viewer", "application to open CST file" or "read CST file" queries in the online search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can read CST file
How Can I Open CST File on Android
If you downloaded a CST file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:
- In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
- Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
- You should see your downloaded CST file in that folder.
- Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
- If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CST".
- If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CST viewer", "CST file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
- It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.
How to Open CST File on iPhone or iPad
To open CST File on iOS device follow steps below:
- We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
- Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
- You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CST file to view it.
- If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
- If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CST". This way you can find apps which can open CST files.
- If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CST viewer" or "CST file" online in your favorite search engine.
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