MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 98)

Creating a Desktop Shortcut That Includes a
Controller
Quick 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.
Station Configurations
A station configuration is a discrete file that lists all or a portion of the resources in your physical station
(including resources not associated with hardware, such as control channels, control modes, and actions).
You create and modify station configurations with the MTS Series 793 Controller software. MTS typically
provides a station configuration when you receive your system.
When you connect to an MTS FlexTest controller with TWE, the controller resources shown on the
Resources tab are the same as the resources in the station configuration file.
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Working with MTS FlexTest Resources