Can I override default functionality of f(x) button?

[John242424]

This may be a stretch but...

My desire is to be able to have some control over the operation of the function browser when a user is accessing certain parameters of a .NET assembly. I would like to be able to have the browser display only the set of variables that are valid for that particular parameter as opposed to having the whole variable tree structure appear and the user have to transverse through it to get to the section where the desired variables reside. Or, at least have the desired section of the tree structure open when the browser appears. 

     The ultimate goal would be to have the ability to completely bypass the function browser and launce my own selection mechanism which will guarantee users can only select from a specific set of values. Is there a way of accomplishing either of these two desires?

 

[AndrewMc]

Hey John,

As far as editing the actual appearance of the Expression Browser to only show certain items, this is not possible.  There are a few elements of TestStand in which you can change the module which f(x) calls.  Examples of such modifiable elements are message boxes, IVI steps, etc, but in this case the f(x) button functionality is built into the Sequence Editor.  As far as creating a new screen or hiding certain properties, this functionality is not available.  As far as opening up the properties to specify a default set of properties, my inclination is that this is not possible (as the Expression Browser is used in several different parts of TestStand), but I will investigate to find out if this type of default drill-down procedure is possible.

Message Edited by AndrewMc on 11-08-2006 04:29 PM

[AndrewMc]

Hey John,

I checked on the capability to preselect certain properties, and this is not currently possible.  You are welcome to make a product suggestion at http://www.ni.com/contact.

[John242424]

Andy,
   Thanks for the response. I hope I didn't leave the impression that I don't think the f(x) button and expression browser aren't great features because they really are. I'm just after this special functionality to try to accomplish one of the many desires of our special requirements. It's not a show stopper. I'll post the request as you've suggested.

John