TestStand UI with Sequence File Selection Menu (LabVIEW)

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Overview

The user interfaces shipped with TestStand require the test operator to select sequence files from a directory.  This example shows how to provide the operator with a dropdown list of available sequence files to choose from.  The sequence files are loaded from the directory specified in the Active Directory path control, which is only available when an administrator user is logged in.  When an operator is logged in, they can choose a sequence file from the drop-down to execute.

 

Description

This example is a modified version of the simple TestStand User Interface (written in LabVIEW).  The Open Sequence File and Close Sequence File buttons are removed, and instead, the possible sequence file options are opened when the user logs in.  All modifications to the simple TestStand UI are marked with red comment boxes.

Hardware and Software Requirements

TestStand UI Sequence File Dropdown - TS2016.zip

TestStand 2016 or compatible

LabVIEW 2016 or compatible

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Open Build Script.lvproj, expand TestStand Simple UI.lvlib and run Top-Level VI.vi
2. Log in as the administrator.  In the Active Directory field, select the Test Files directory
3. The Sequence File drop-down should populate with three separate files, which can be selected and run as desired
4. Log out using the button at the bottom of the UI, and notice that the drop-down is cleared
5. Log in as a user with only operator privileges, and notice that the drop-down contains sequence files, but the Active Directory cannot be modified

[Mirimirimiri]

How can I change the displayed sequences in the combo box?