how to load a VBscript in a teststand step/sequence

[Anuj]

I have a VBscript that creates a COM instance of an object and then accesses several methods of that object. I need this to be done as a teststand step. Teststand does not allow me to use a .vbs file as input/source in any of the operator interfaces. Any suggestions how I can get this done?

[Russell_G.]

Hi Anuj

One possible way to do this is to use the Microsoft Script Control. From TestStand, use the ActiveX/COM Adapter with an Action step type. Right-click on the step and select "Specify Module...". In the automation field, you can select "Microsoft Script Control 1.0". There should also be a help file for this program located in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\MSSCRIPT.HLP that should help get you started.


Russell G.
NI Applications Engineering

[James_Grey]

Note that if you are just creating a COM object and calling a few methods and properties, you can do that easily and directly with Action steps using the ActiveX/COM Adapter. No script control should be necessary unless you are trying to reuse a long existing script.