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File Export Options in VBOX Test Suite

Updated on May 6, 2026

Overview #

VBOX Test Suite gives users the ability to save the full file, export a bespoke report, export the specific test settings or export the geographic data of the GPS trace. These files can then be used in third-party applications or be re-imported into VBOX Test Suite to support other data. This page will show you how to access and fully utilise these functions in the VBOX Test Suite software.

Export Full File #

Menu Directions: File -> Save as

File Options: .VBO and .CSV

Function: Save the full file, including data, settings and results. You can then reopen it in VBOX Test Suite or in Excel for a more detailed analysis.

VBOX Test Suite with File Menu open, Save As option highlighted and the Save As dialogue open. Numbered arrow indicate the click order for the process.

Export Settings File #

Menu Directions: Home -> Save

File Options: .VBTS only

Function: Export only the settings in the current session. This covers test settings and superficial settings, including but not limited to, layouts, personal preferences, and colours.

VBOX Test Suite with Home Tab open and Save button highlighted. Numbered arrows indicate the click order of the process.

Export Geographic Data #

Menu Directions: Map -> Export to .kml

File Options: .KML only

Functions: Exports only the geographic data, which is compatible with Google Earth. This option will give you the ability to view the vehicle GPS trace in the Google Earth application.

VBOX Test Suite with Map Tab open and Export to KML button highlighted. Numbered arrows indicate the click order of the process.

Export Report #

Menu Directions: Test Setup -> Report -> Export

File Options: .XLSX, .PDF and .DOCX

Functions: Exports a report generated from the test result data in different easily accessible document types. These reports are created to make it easier to interpret and distribute the data. This function os not available in Workspace.

VBOX Test Suite with Test Setup Tab open, Report button highlighted and the Report dialogue open on top with the Save button and save options identified. Numbered arrows indicate the click order of the process.

Export Gates Data #

Menu Directions: Map -> Export (Gates)

File Options: .SPL only

Functions: Exports the geographic data relevant to the X,Y position of 2 points that form a ‘Gate’ that a vehicle may drive through to trigger a condition. This data is useable in various VBOX products for lap timing purposes and in the Circuit Tools software.

VBOX Test Suite with Map Tab open and Export button highlighted. Numbered arrows indicate the click order of the process.

How to Select Runs to be Exported Separate From a Report #

  1. Open VBOX Test Suite and load data from the File tab.
  2. Select the test type to generate results.
    All runs will be automatically selected for initial inclusion. You can choose specific runs by unticking the check box next to Run.
  3. Click the checkboxes next to the runs you wish to include in the report.
  4. When you click Export, a drop-down menu will appear in the Test subsection of the Test Setup ribbon.

Save as CSV to export the results in an Excel-friendly format, allowing the data to be reviewed sample by sample.

Save as Text to export the results so you can view them in Notepad.
Save Run As will isolate that particular run and export it as its own .VBO file that you can reimport and open in Test Suite.

VBOX Test Suite with Test Setup Tab open and Save Settings menu with Export option highlighted. Numbered arrows indicate the click order of the process.