MTS Fatigue Analyzer - Manual (Page 17)

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A test is the core component of MTS TestSuite. The test contains the test
definition along with any test runs, analysis definitions, or analysis runs that have
been created. Test
Test templates eliminate the need to re-create existing information and provide
an easy way to run standard tests.
Test Template
A test run contains all data that was gathered during a single run of the test. Test Run
The analysis definition is available in either the Fatigue Analyzer or Fracture
Analyzer application as an overlay to the information that was gathered during Analysis
Definition
a test run.You can customize the views and displays associated with an analysis
definition to manipulate how the test run data is presented on the screen.
Additionally, you can customize the variable values, DAQ mappings, and functions
in order to create analysis runs and analyze various "what if" scenarios.
The analysis run uses the analysis definition and the data in a test run to produce
a set of analysis results. Analysis Run
3.2.1.0 Project
A project is the highest level component in the MTS TestSuite file heirarchy. A project contains the following:
• A collection of tests
• A collection of test templates
• Project settings, such as the name and location of directories in which the tests, test templates, report
templates, external files, and data exports are stored.
To view or edit your available projects and their associated settings, click Preferences, select Configuration,
and then select the Project tab. The other tabs on the Configuration window contains settings that are
application-wide and persist regardless of which project you have selected.
MTS TestSuite™ Fatigue Analyzer User Guide 17
3.0 Introduction