MTS Multipurpose Elite Test - Manual (Page 18)

Important:
You must leave the Station Manager application open, but you can minimize it so it does not appear
on your screen.
MTS TestSuite MPX is the intended operator interface. Do not make configuration changes in the
Station Manager application without training from MTS.
5. Open MPE or MPX by double-clicking its icon on your desktop; or from the Start menu, go to All Programs
> MTS TestSuite. The MP main window opens. You can now open a test.
Note:
If you have multiple stations, you can create individual shortcuts that are specific to each station.
3.2.1.2.0 Creating a Desktop Shortcut That Includes a Controller
Access:
Tools menu > Create Desktop Shortcut
Note:
This procedure only applies to MTS FlexTest controllers.
There are two types of desktop icons. One opens just the MTS TestSuite application, and the other will open
the controller and then open the MTS TestSuite application. The desktop shortcut that includes opening the
controller includes the configuration file name in its name, for example, “Multipurpose Express
(Station_Configuration.cfg).” If you have multiple stations, you can create a shortcut for each configuration
file.
To create the desktop shortcut that includes opening the controller:
1. Open your MTS TestSuite application: From the Start menu, select All Programs > MTS TestSuite >
application name.
2. From the Tools menu, click Create Desktop Shortcut. The Create Desktop Shortcut window opens.
3. Browse to the Station Configuration file you will be using, or type the file name in the Station Configuration
box. Ensure that this configuration file contains the parameter and tuning sets that you want the operator
to use for the tests.
4. If the Controller Name box is not already populated, type the name of the controller you will be using.
5. Click OK. The configuration message that states that the shortcut was created on the desktop appears.
Click OK.
6. To avoid confusion, delete other MTS TestSuite application desktop shortcuts.
3.2.1.3.0 Multipurpose Application Startup Overview
After you open your station configuration with the Station Manager application, you open the Multipurpose
application, which automatically connects to your station configuration.
Multipurpose projects
When you select a new test, the test is automatically associated with an MTS TestSuite Project. A project is
a directory that organizes your test procedures, specimen information, and test run data.
18 Multipurpose Elite Test Design Guide
3.0 Designing a Test