Embed design documentation refs into teststand sequences

[dowNow]

I've always thought TestStand sequences would map really well to aerospace types of  test procedures; the sequences would read almost like the document. I've finally got a chance to try it out!

I want to embed paragraph numbers from a written procedure or System Design Document into my client sequences (and maybe into the pm). Has anyone done this, FDA jobs maybe? Options: 1) Put the paragraph #s in the step names 2) create custom step types with a "Doc Reference" property, 3) misuse some existing property like Step.Result.ReportText or Step.TS.PreExpr, 4) both step name and property?

I guess the step name is the obvious choice, just wondering if there were any advanced considerations.

[Andrew W]

dowNow -

I've seen the comment field used for this kind of embedded information in steps.  I think that would be your best bet for making this information visible in your client sequences.

There is a possibility that we will add a field to save this kind of information, so keep an eye out for it in future versions!



Andrew W. || Applications Engineer