Cannot run loop while running system exec in Test Stand

[beam7]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me why the VI attached works when you run it on it's own but doesn't when you put it into Test Stand.

I currently have Labview 8.5 and Test Stand 4.1.

When I run the Labveiw VI, I do not have to close windows media player exe in order to make the Progress bar run but as soon as I place the VI into Test Stand (Main) and run from there, the progress bar stops at zero until I close the media player exe

I'm confused...

Thanks

Chris

[John.P · Accepted solution]

Hey Chris,

Take a look at this KB, it explains the issue and how to correct it.

Can I also ask if you are using media player as just an example exe, or if you are calling media player as part of your application?

If this is the case I would recommend switching to an ActiveX interface for media player as this will provide you far more control.

Let me know how you get on.

Kind regards,

John 

[beam7]

HI,

Yes I was just using media player as an example (thought everyone would have that on there PC). I am working on something else at the moment but will try your solution soon.

Thanks, will let you know what happens

Chris

[beam7]

Hi John,

That worked great, thanks.

Chrid