Frequently Asked Question

CST files are binary files containing thermodynamic data for a particular system and are not "humanly readable" or editable.

There are 2 ways to investigate the contents of a CST file:

1) If you are a user of FactSage

If you are a user of FactSage, please use the command-line utility "csfinfo.exe" that is located in the FactSage directory to get a listing of systems components, phases, and phase constituents contained in the CST file, as well as details such as the CST file's expiration date.

2) If you are a user of ChemApp

By using the appropriate ChemApp subroutines, the contents of a CST file that was successfully loaded can be inspected programmatically. Have a look at the worked example "Print data-file contents" in the ChemApp Programmer's Manual.