Basic information about DGE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DGE（*.DGE or *.dge）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DGE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DGE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DGE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DGE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DGE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DGE file?
  • How to open a DGE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DGE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DGE file?
  • How to convert DGE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DGE file format?


1.Detail information about DGE file extension: Enterprise Test Server Declaration Generator File

File type Enterprise Test Server Declaration Generator File Category Developer Files
Developer Micro Focus File format Text
Description DGE file is a Enterprise Test Server Declaration Generator File developed by Micro Focus. A DGE file is a data file used by Micro Focus Enterprise Test Server, an IBM mainframe test environment application. It contains instructions for generating one or more declaration files in the COBOL, PL/I, or C languages. DGE files store information in plain text with each line representing a transaction.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DGE files

Windows		 Micro Focus Enterprise Test Server



Can't open a DGE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DGE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DGE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DGE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DGE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DGE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DGE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DGE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DGE file is damaged.
  • Whether the DGE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DGE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DGE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DGE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DGE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DGE file.

If the DGE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.