MTS Multipurpose Elite Test - Manual (Page 106)

8.1.0 About This Appendix
If you are familiar with MTS MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) software, this appendix will help you make the
transition to the MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Elite (MPE) application. It provides a side-by-side comparison
of the concepts, terminology, and functionality of both applications.
8.2.0 Major Concepts
Comments MPE Activity or
Term MPT Process or
Term
MPT and MPE both use the terms Template, Procedure, and
Specimen, but they have different definitions for these terms. Template Test Procedure
(*.000 file)
An MPT Test Procedure is a file containing a Test Definition,
without any actual test data or results. This Test Definition consists
of a Procedure (nested collection of Processes), Variables, and
Option Settings.
The MPE Test Template is the analogous concept. It is a file that
contains a Procedure (nested collection of activities), Variables,
Functions and Resources.
The MPT Procedure consists of a nested collection of Processes.
These processes are connected together using “Start Triggers” Procedure
(containing Procedure
(containing
Processes)
and “Interrupt Triggers.” This determines the control through the
test. Multiple processes can be active at once (operating in
parallel). Activities)
sometimes called
Workflow
The MPE Procedure consists of a nested collection of activities.
These activities are connected together by using composite
activities. Various types of composite activities implement different
types of control flow. The principal ones are Repeat Loop, While
Loop, If-Else, and Parallel Paths.
Both of these control flow approaches are quite flexible. Most
applications can be implemented with either one.
Most of MPT was designed to function without variables. In MPT,
the Variables feature is sold as a licensed option. It is mostly used
to manage operator inputs and process parameters. Variables Variables
In MPE, variables are an integral part of the application. There are
many things that MPT can do without variables that require
variables in MPE. In MPE, variables are used not only for operator
parameter entry and activity property values, but for analyzing
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8.0 Appendix A: MPE for MPT Users