How do I modify custom step type that is part of a sequence?

[LegalEngineer]

I have an example sequence that has a custom step type called "LabView Reentrant Action". My interest is to modify this step type to my needs. Because this custom step type is part of the sequence there is no definition in global type palette. I was told that I could copy this step into global type palette. But, I don't think I could.

I can copy the step from the sequence space but I do not have an option to paste it in the palette.

In sequence space I have options to choose LabView Reentrant Dialog Steps under Insert Step pull-down menu. When I open Step Type Menu Editor in the palette space, all types are listed except LabView Reentrant Dialog Steps. I think these are not showing in the palette because they are custom types built into the sequence.

How can I extract the custom step type into global palette so that I could modify to my needs?

[RajivG]

Hello,

If you already have the customer step type "LabView Reentrant Action" then to modify it all you need is to go in "Type Palette" (Ctrl-T) and make modifications in the step type.

In case you are not able to see the step type in type palette then you need to add the step type in a custom ini file. You can add that ini file by clicking on customize in "Palettes" drop down menu. The you can copy paste a step in the step type and make modifications to the step.

I would recommend going through Tutorial: How Do I Make a Custom Step Type? for more reference.

I hope it helps..

Rajiv

[AllenP]

Hi,

1) Open your sequence file.
2) Select "Sequence File Types" from the View Ring. Select the "Step Types" Tab.
3) Select your type in the left pane, and right-click. Select "Copy".
4) Open your Type Palette (on the top menu bar)
5) Select "MyTypes.ini" or any other ini file you wish to copy the step type to.
6) Select the "Step Types" Tab on the top.
7) Right-click any pane, and select "Paste".

Your step type is now a part of your Type Palette and can be used in any sequence.

Good luck!

Allen P
NI