How to add a time delay?

[PMichaelson]

I am trying to add a time delay in my sequence. I am using the Sequential Model for my test, and the Wait step in the Synchronization menu does not seem to work. Is there a different built-in step type to create this pause? Or do I need to modify the model to run a thread, which I can then pause?

[Anand_Jain]

Hi
The wait step is designed to wait for a given amount of time.
Why does the wait step not seem to work ?

Can you give me more details of what you are trying to do and why does the wait step not seem to work.

Thank you
Anand Jain
National Instruments.

[PMichaelson]

I created a simple test sequence using the Sequential model. I inserted a Wait, with a period of 10 seconds. When I run the sequence in a Single Pass, the Wait step just gets stepped through without a delay. I have the attached the sequence file.

[Anand_Jain]

Hi

After looking into your files it looks like your types are incorrect.

I would suggest that you back up your existing types folder under \Cfg\TypePalettes folder and copy the attached files into that folder.

Make sure TestStand sequence editor is not running.

Also when you restart the sequence editor make sure that you choose the option "use the currently loaded files" for all prompts.

I would then run the Update Sequence file tool under the tools menu for all files on your machine.

If you have made changes to TestStand type palette files or added new types I would suggest that you recreate them.


I hope helps.
Regards
Anand Jain
National Instruments.

[PMichaelson]

Thanks, replacing those files worked!