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• Report Template
• External File
The application provides default base directory settings that can be viewed or modified from the Preferences
> Configuration > Settings > Project tab. References to the base directories are shown in the application
as <Tests>, <Templates>, <Report Templates>, and <External Files>.
References to base directories are treated as relative file paths. These references should be used in test and
template definitions when use of relative paths is preferred over use of absolute file paths. Defining tests and
templates using relative paths ensures they can be shared more easily across PCs and test labs. If used
consistently, references to base directories allow more flexibility in organizing files in the file system.
Note:
References to base directories can be used when entering a file path.
Examples
Select a profile in the <External Files> directory
Suppose you want to select a profile named “1Chan.blk” that is stored in the base directory for external files
(“C:\MTS TestSuite\External Files”). To do this, you enter the fully qualified file name “C:\MTS
TestSuite\External Files\1Chan.blk” in the Profile activity property editor. When you do this, the application
recognizes the base directory in the path and automatically replaces that portion of the path with the base
directory reference. In this example, it shows “<External Files>\1Chan.blk”. To select this profile again, you
simply enter the base directory reference followed by the file name.
Select a profile in a sub-directory of the <External Files> directory
Suppose you want to select a profile named “1Chan.blk” that is stored in a subdirectory named “Profiles” of
the base directory for external files.
To do this, you can:
• Enter the fully qualified file name “C:\MTS TestSuite\External Files\Profiles\1Chan.blk” in the Profile activity
property editor. Or,
• Enter “<External Files>\Profiles\1Chan.blk”.
Note:
If a path does not refer to a base directory, the fully qualified file name will be shown.
6.2.1.0 Profile Test Overview
This test design:
• Creates a profile in a text document that defines a custom waveform. The profile includes a custom counter
and custom actions.
• Uses the Event-Action Editor in the Station Manager application to create actions in the station configuration
that correspond to the profile.
• Uses the Profile activity to reference the information in the profile.
• Uses the Profile activity to map profile actions to test actions defined in the station configuration, and
maps the profile counter to a test variable.
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6.0 Creating Advanced Tests