Custom VeriStand Steps for TestStand Feedback

[Holt]

I uninstalled version 2.2 and opened TestStand and verified that both folders are gone.  I then installed 2.2 again and they both come back.  I'm also having issues executing steps.  I created a simple sequence that just calls "Start VeriStand", I hit the "Initialize (Run this once)" button and when I execute the step I get the following error:

Here is a snap shot of my Locals.  It doesn't look like the VeriStand container is being populated:

[Kevin_F]

Weird, Did you save the sequence file before running the config dialog?

[Holt]

Yes.  The problem still exists. 

[Kevin_F]

Ok, I think I see the issue.  You need to set the property of the step to the installation directory for your VeriStand installation.  The default is on a x64 bit Windows machine.

The initialize step is working correctly for Start VeriStand since it is creating the VSDialogs local variable.

Haven't been able to figure out what is going on the with two folders yet.

[Holt]

Good catch.  That fixed the "Start VeriStand" step.  I was able to change it manually and it worked.

My next issue is my "Set Channel Value" step is getting an error.  It is configured and I have verified I can change the variable from my VeriStand Workspace manually.

Here is a snap shot of step properties and Locals.  I don't see the "Locals.VeriStand.WorkspaceReference" that the error is referring to:

[Kevin_F]

Starting with the 2.2 steps we moved all the references that were opened in various steps into a single open references step.  Add that as the first step in your sequence and I think that will do it.  I need to add that to the documentation on the web for the steps.

[Michi_vG]

Hey Kevin,

I also have a problem with the Set Channel Value Step. I checked that I can change the value in the workplace and verified that the value is a decimal (as I can see it in the workplace) because the error is...

Shouldn´t it  be then a decimal too in th configuration of the step? I tried different values but it looks like it isn´t the right kind...

Thanks!

Michi

[Kevin_F]

Hey Michi,

Can you post a screenshot of what the step properties window looks like for the Set Channel Value Step?  Specifically I am interested in what the values of everything under the Veristand container are.

[Michi_vG]

Hey Kevin,

here the screenshot...

It´s the right one?

Thanks!

Michi

[Kevin_F]

Hey Michi,

I see what the issue is.  You need an Open References Step as the first step in the sequence. Starting with 2.2 I consolidated opening all the global references so a single step.  Also make sure you set the ip address of your gateway in the open references step properties. 

Sorry about the confusion.