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6.1.0 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for creating advanced tests with the MPE application. Creating
advanced tests may require using the Station Manager application.
Important:
Only expert users that are familiar with both MTS TestSuite MP and the Station Manager
application should attempt to perform the test(s) contained in this chapter. Improperly or carelessly
modifying the settings in the Station Manager application can cause damage to both your system and
your specimen.
6.2.0 Working with Profiles
Profiles Overview
The Profile activity generates a command based on a profile file created with a text editor or spreadsheet
application. A profile defines a particular command segment (or series of segments) in a single row. As the
controller plays out the profile, it starts by playing out the segment or cycle in the first row, then the second
row, and so on. A single profile often contains the command content of an entire test.
Important:
Working with profiles requires using the Station Manager application. Only expert users that are familiar
with the Station Manager application should work with profiles. For assistance with creating and
modifying profiles, contact MTS Technical Support.
Note:
The profile file can be entered as a fully qualified file name or by specifying a file path consisting of a
base directory reference plus the name of the file (for example, “<External Files>\1Chan.blk”). The
base directory definitions can be viewed or edited in the configuration settings of the project.
Base directories and relative paths
Base directories are used by the application to help manage where application and external files reside on
the file system. Base directories are the working directories for tests, templates, report templates, and external
files (such as profile files). The application uses the location specified in a base directory as the starting
location when opening or saving files of these types.
These are the following base directories defined by each project:
• Test
• Template
• Report Template
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