.TRX File Extension

TRX files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Visual Studio Test Results File

The program executable file MSTest.exe has various command-line options. These options can be used to customize the test output. Test results remain in memory in Visual Studio. They remain there until...

General Information

Title TRX File Extension
Extension .trx
Full Form Visual Studio Test Results File
File Type Test Results File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store test results
Additional Functions Data analysis, Reporting
Features XML format, Detailed results

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Continuous Integration Yes
Software Testing Yes
Test Automation Yes
Quality Assurance Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Visual Studio
Latest Version Visual Studio 2022

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .testrunconfig, .vsmdi, .coverage, .testsettings

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Visual Studio Paid, Free Community Edition Windows
Azure DevOps Paid, Free Tier Web-based
MSTest Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Firmware Image File

General Information

Title TRX File Extension
Extension .trx
Full Form Router Firmware Image
File Type Firmware Image File
Developer Various Router Manufacturers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store firmware
Additional Functions Update router software
Features Binary format, Upgradable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on manufacturer
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Router Firmware Upgrade Yes
Custom Firmware Installation Yes
Network Performance Improvement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Firmware corruption, Bricking
Best Practices Checksum verification, Official sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by vendor
Latest Version Depends on specific firmware

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bin, .img, .rmt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DD-WRT Firmware Free Router-specific
Tomato Firmware Free Router-specific
AsusWRT Free Router-specific

Type 3: PASSOLO Translation List File

The TRX file suffix is typically related to Translation list. Translation list is created by the Passolo. The Passolo is a specialized software localization tool for Microsoft Windows operating system...

General Information

Title TRX File Extension
Extension .trx
Full Form PASSOLO Translation List File
File Type Translation Data File
Developer RWS Holdings
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store translation data
Additional Functions Localization support
Features Text strings, Translation units

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Localization Yes
Resource Management Yes
Translation Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version PASSOLO 2021

Associated Types

Related Extensions .tps, .tbulic

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
RWS PASSOLO Commercial Windows

Type 4: WebAuthorize Batch File

The program file MSTest.exe has command-line options to customize test output. Test results stay in memory in Visual Studio until saved to a TRX file. Save them using the "Export Test Run Results" opt...

General Information

Title TRX File Extension
Extension .trx
Full Form WebAuthorize Batch File
File Type Transaction File
Developer WebAuthorize
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store transactions
Additional Functions Batch processing
Features Encrypted, Transactional data

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

E-commerce Yes
Payment Processing Yes
Merchant Services Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data
Best Practices Secure handling, Limited access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version As per WebAuthorize updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .xml, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WebAuthorize Software Part of service Windows