Allow to edit parameter when prototype changes

[Ray.R]

The MOST annoying part of working with TestStand is the fact that the developer has to re-enter e-v-e-r-y bloody value for a given parameter when the prototype changes in a LabVIEW VI.  I seem to recall that older versions of TestStand would allow the user to do that, but the more recent version don't.  Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me and this was never possible..

In any case... When dealing with two parameters which have over 300 (yes!! THREE HUNDRED) entries, this is a bloody nightmare!!  Doing it once is nightmareish.. Doing it multiple times is a death sentence!!!  Sidenote:  I inherited the code and cannot change its structure...

In this particular case, the valeus are all Locals.

The first idea on this subject is to allow editing the original parameters when making changes to a prototype (LabVIEW or any other source).  Or as the sister idea to this one, allow to Copy & Pate the contents of a container!  See this thread!

 

[warren_scott]

Have you tried using the Update VI Calls utility (under Tools menu)?

Outside that suggestion, I'd like to be able to grab any "red crossed out item" and drag it on top of any normal variable to apply the variable linkages/values owned by it to the new location.

[Ray.R]

I wish I could give you kudos for your reply, because I wish the same thing.  Imagine having 300 elements, to which is simple change was done to a single element of the prototype..  And below the new parameter sits a completely filled-out list that you could simply drag over leaving you with a single change instead of having to re-enter each and every parameter over again...

I will try your suggestion as I have more changes to edit 😞  Hopefully that will help...