.TCX File Extension

TCX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Training Center XML File

TCX (Training Center XML) files store data from fitness activities. The files contain duration, distance, heart rate and other data. Garmin devices and applications use TCX files to store and share in...

General Information

Title TCX File Extension
Extension .tcx
Full Form Training Center XML File
File Type XML Schema
Developer Garmin
MIME Type application/vnd.garmin.tcx+xml

File Function

Primary Function Store workout data
Additional Functions GPS tracking, Performance analysis
Features Structured data, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Accurate
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Fitness Tracking Yes
Performance Review Yes
Route Mapping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Privacy settings, Secure sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fit, .gpx, .hrm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Garmin Training Center Free Windows, Mac
Strava Free, Subscription Web, iOS, Android
Zwift Subscription Windows, Mac, iOS, Android

Type 2: TestComplete Script Extension Package

.TCX file stores TestComplete script extensions. TestComplete tests desktop and mobile applications. It adds features and customizes tests. Open .TCX using TestComplete from SmartBear. Cannot convert ...

General Information

Title TCX File Extension
Extension .tcx
Full Form TestComplete Script Extension Package
File Type Extension Package File
Developer SmartBear Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add new features, Integrate third-party tools
Features Script extension, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on implementation
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Automated Testing Yes
Testing Environment Extension Yes
Software QA Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code execution
Best Practices Validate source, Use signed packages

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with TestComplete versions
Latest Version Varies with TestComplete release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mds, .pjs, .tcLog, .tcVis

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TestComplete Commercial Windows

Type 3: TurboCAD 3D Model Text File

General Information

Title TCX File Extension
Extension .tcx
Full Form TurboCAD 3D Model Text File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer IMSI/Design
MIME Type application/x-turbocad

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Contain text-based instructions
Features Human-readable, ASCII encoding

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

CAD Designing Yes
Engineering Yes
Architectural Modeling Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Authorized access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by version
Latest Version Varies by TurboCAD release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tcw, .tct, .stl, .dwg, .dxf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TurboCAD Deluxe Paid Windows
TurboCAD Professional Paid Windows