Usage corruption in self written Step Type

[Mackemann]

Hi,

    we've developed some step types and after copying them all in a new computer we've found that the usage of them it's not OK and some modification in NI Step Types are requested. When we create the step type we always add the substep EDIT and we specify our in LV programmed subVI. I guess TestStand takes default a NI EditSubstep (version 3.1.0.9095) and the same EditSubStep is also used by the default NI StepTypes (NI_DatabaseTypes.ini, NI_IviTypes.ini, and so on). I attach a picture of my Type Palettes window where I've selected a self programmed ST calles "Wait_Timer". You can see there's below in the usage of the Edit the name of many other INI files that correspond to all my other step types and the NI Types.

  I'd like to know how can I avoid this problem. Some idea? That's making us crazy!

Thanks in advance!

[AllenP]

What you are seeing is normal.  Any step type with an edit substep requires the EditSubstep type.  This type is used within the properties of your step type.  However, the values for the instance of the type that is defined inside of the step type are different.  The values will include the name and adapter of the module used along with the parameters being passed to the module.

Allen P.
NI

[Mackemann]

Hi Allen,

    the problem is that somethimes after programming a new step type with the Edit you mention when I close TS it appears the Dialog that asks the user to Save some NI Step Types and I guess saving these settings is no longer very good, isn't it?

Regards,

Angel

[AllenP]

Are you changing the Edit Substep type?  You shouldn't need to change it.  Change the edit substep through your Step Type.

Allen P.
NI