STW files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: StarOffice Document Template
To create a STW file, click SAVE in the User Preset area, name your sound, click OK. This creates a STIP file which also creates the STW file located in the "Parent Sound" folder. The related STH, STI...
General Information
| Title | STW File Extension |
| Extension | .stw |
| Full Form | StarOffice Document Template |
| File Type | Document Template File |
| Developer | Sun Microsystems |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.template |
File Function
| Primary Function | Template creation |
| Additional Functions | Document styling, Pre-formatting |
| Features | Predefined styles, Formatting |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Design | Yes |
| Business Correspondence | Yes |
| Report Templates | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Disable macros |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1999 |
| Latest Version | StarOffice 9 (2008) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sxw, .odt, .ott |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Apache OpenOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 StarOffice |
Commercial | Windows, Linux |
Type 2: Statistica Workbook
We can view, edit, convert from to STW, merge, split and compare the STW files without installing anything. The stw file extension is associated with Statistica, a suite of analytics software products...
General Information
| Title | STW File Extension |
| Extension | .stw |
| Full Form | Statistica Workbook File |
| File Type | Data Analysis File |
| Developer | TIBCO Software Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data analysis |
| Additional Functions | Data visualization, Statistical computation |
| Features | Multivariate analysis, Time series analysis |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Analytics | Yes |
| Scientific Research | Yes |
| Industrial Data Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encrypted storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early versions |
| Latest Version | Dependent on Statistica version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sta, .smx, .svx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| TIBCO Statistica |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 3: SampleTank User Preset Data File
To create a STW file, click SAVE in the User Preset area. Name your sound, click OK. This creates a STIP file which also creates the STW file in the folder of the "Parent Sound." The related STH, STI,...
General Information
| Title | STW File Extension |
| Extension | .stw |
| Full Form | SampleTank User Preset Data File |
| File Type | Audio Data File |
| Developer | IK Multimedia |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store presets |
| Additional Functions | Save instrument settings |
| Features | Customizable settings, User-defined |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on preset |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production | Yes |
| Sound Design | Yes |
| Live Performances | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Organized storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | SampleTank 4 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sti, .stip, .sth, .sts |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| SampleTank |
Paid | Windows, Mac |