TestStand TestExec.exe window minimizes and can't be maximized again?

[fazekasc]

Hello,

We're having an issue where if the TestExec.exe window gets minimized, it can't be maximized again.  Any ideas?  We haven't been able to nail down exactly what's going on when it happens, so we're not sure if we're inadvertently causing it some how.

[AllenP]

Which version of the User Interface (TestExec.exe) are you using?  Simple or Full-Featured and environment (LabVIEW/C++/etc..) along with if you made any customizations to it would be helpful.

[fazekasc]

We're using the Full-Featured CVI version of the Exec with very minor modifications.  We added a few extra pulldowns on the tool bar next to "File" "Edit" and so forth.  I dug around for some more information and learned that NI's original version without any mods does the same thing, so it's most likely not our customization.  I also learned from my co-workers that it only happens on certain computers, while it never happens on others; all with Windows XP service pack 2 or 3.  This may actually be a windows problem and not TestStand...

[Christopher_T.]

Hi fazekasc,

We couldn't reproduce the issue on our side, does the Simple UI also exhibit this behavior?

Thanks!

[fazekasc]

It may only happen when I use the "show desktop" button on the windows tool bar...

[Christopher_T.]

Hi fazekasc,

This doesn't happen with the LabVIEW UIs?

Just trying to see if it is a known issue.

Thank you!

[Venkat Raghavan]

I ran into the same issue, but I was able to resolve this by setting the panel floating style - Always. The problem was occuring when floating style was set to "Never". 

To set this,

1) Double click on your main panel to bring up the "Edit Panel" screen

2) Click "Other Attributes"

3) Change "Floating Style" option to Always

[fazekasc]

Are you referring to the actual TestStand executable window, or a CVI GUI?  The problem I'm having is with the TestStand window.  If that's correct, can you elaborate on your steps?  I've never heard of this "Edit Panel" feature, and can't figure out how to get it open.

Thanks,

[Venkat Raghavan]

I was referring to a CVI gui Testexec (customized from the Simple OI). The issue is intermittent it appears, and even after the fix I tried, we are still having issues with it. Sorry if I muddled things up for you!

[fazekasc]

I think you are correct.  I didn't realize that the test exec was a CVI uir file.  I noticed the CVI project in that User Interfaces folder.  I'm assuming that's where you would make the change you mentioned, right?  Do you only have to make that change on the main panel with the "FILE" tool bar across the top, or some of the other panels as well?  I'm trying to take screen shots, but my computer is acting up.  I'll post them later.