Adding a local choice list, Advanced variable information, Data acquisition variable mapping – MTS Multipurpose Elite User Manual
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Adding a Local Choice List
Follow these steps to add a local choice list to a text variable. Unlike a global choice list, a local choice list
is not available to other text variables in a test.
1. Navigate to the Define tab > Variables tab.
2. Click the text variable to which you want to define a local choice list.
3. In the Choice List panel, select the Use Choice List checkbox.
a) Click Add. The New Choice List Entry window opens.
b) Enter a name for the choice list entry in the Identifier field. Do not enter spaces or periods in the
name, or start with a number.
c) Enter a display name in the Display Name field.
d) Click OK. To add more values to your variable choice list, repeat these steps.
4. (Required) In the Default Value list, select the default value from your list.
For More Information
Concept
Variable Choice Lists Overview
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Reference
Define Global Choice List Window
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Advanced Variable Information
Data Acquisition Variable Mapping
Map Variables Window
Use the Map Variables window to map a variable to signal data. The data is calculated during the test run
for those cycles that are selected or defined in the properties for the Data Acquisition activity. The data
values for each acquired cycle are available for use in the run-time display and are saved for post-test
analysis.
You can also add or edit a variable while in this window. In the Additional Variables to Calculate panel, to
open the Add Variable window, click the New Variable icon (green plus sign) or right-click and select New
Variable. To open the Edit Variable window, click the Edit Variable icon (...) or right-click on a variable
name and select Edit Variable.
To open the Map Variables window:
1. Open the Properties panel of an DAQ activity.
2. Add signals to the Signal list.
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