MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 61)

Description Activity Step
Modify the test by enabling disabled activities within the
template, changing Formula Assistant file options, adding
resources, and editing the workflow. Modify the test 2
Create or modify the existing test report template by adding
test variables, etc., from your test run to the template. Editing Select and customize a Test
Report template 3
report templates requires the optional MTS Reporter Add-In
for Microsoft Excel.
You typically run your test from the operator’s perspective.
You may choose to enhance your test with special operator
information. Run the customized test to
validate the design 4
When the test runs as desired, you typically save the test as
a template. When the operator opens the template, they will
actually be opening a test version of the template. Save your test as a template 5
When your new template meets your requirements, deliver it
to the operator. The operator can run the template with TWX Deliver your template to the
operator 6
or with TWE (you can log on to TWE as an Operator, Engineer,
or Administrator).
Tests and Templates
Choosing a Template to Run or Modify
Locate a template that contains as many of your test requirements as possible.
Open the template (which becomes an editable test when you open it), modify as desired, and test it. Note
that when you run your test to validate the modifications, the application automatically saves the test. Now
save the test as a custom template. When the operator wants to test a batch of specimens, they begin by
opening your custom template, and typically begin the testing of each subsequent batch of specimens by
opening your custom template.
For test inputs, use variables to allow a central definition point for values that exist in multiple areas in a
test.
For test outputs, such as acquired data, use variables to support test reporting. For instance, the data
acquisition activity in the example test is configured to automatically map variables.
File Icons
The following table describes the icons associated with the files that you access in the Open Test, New
Test from Template, and Copy Existing Test window.
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Design Guidelines