Document Outline

• Preface
  • Before You Begin
  • Documentation Conventions
• Technical Support
  • How to Get Technical Support
  • Before You Contact MTS
  • If You Contact MTS by Phone
  • Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals
• Introduction
  • About This Guide
  • Start TWE and Open the Example Test
  • TWE Main Window
    • Main Window Toolbar
    • About the Multi-Head Run Section
    • Multi-Head Run Section Properties
• Examine the Example Test
  • About this Chapter
  • Design Flow
  • Define Tab
    • Outline View in the Procedure Subtab
    • Workflow in the Procedure Subtab
      • Set Up Section
      • Run Section
      • Examining the Logic in the Run Section
      • Program Command in the Example Test
      • Branches in the Parallel Paths Activity
      • Go To + DAQ + Detection Activity
      • Finish Section
    • Test-Run Display Subtab
    • Variables Subtab
      • Variable Definition
      • Variable Use in the Example Test
      • Variable Availability Attributes
    • Report Templates Subtab
    • Functions Subtab
    • Resources Subtab
    • Test Definition Subtab
  • Monitor Tab
  • Review Tab Layout
    • Review Tab Toolbar
    • Test Run Results Table
    • Statistics Table
    • Panel of Charts and Tables
    • Four-Panel View
  • Runtime Values Tab
• Design Guidelines
  • About this Chapter
  • Designing Tests
    • Test Design Checklist
    • Tests and Templates
      • Choosing a Template to Run or Modify
      • File Icons
      • Working with Templates and Tests
    • Modifying Tests
      • Adding and Configuring Test Activities
      • Considerations for Test Sections
        • Internal Name and Display Name
      • Configuring What is Displayed After Test Runs
      • Interacting with the Operator During Tests
      • Run-Time Markers
      • Batch Mode Tests
      • Pre-Allocating Multiple Test Runs
    • Working With Variables
      • Variable Concepts
      • Benefits of Using Variables
      • Using Variables in Activities
      • Toggling Between Static Values and Variables
      • Variable Example
      • Manipulating Variables in the Workflow
      • Assigning Variable Availability
      • Adding Calculations to Variables
      • Managing Variables
      • Used By Table Column
    • Configuring Data Acquisition
      • Data Acquisition Properties Page
      • Mapping Variables to Acquired Data
      • Acquiring Data in a Continuous Stream
      • Acquiring Data in Blocks Without Mode Switching
      • Acquiring Data in Blocks With Mode Switching
      • Setting Buffer Size
      • Data Acquisition for Test-Run Displays
    • Polarity Considerations for MTS Criterion Series 40 Systems
    • Debugging
      • Automatic Saves and Experimentation
      • Rapid Design Iterations
      • Activity State in Outline View
      • Test Procedure Test-Run Display
      • Runtime Values Tab
• Modify the Example Test
  • About this Chapter
  • Modifying Tests
  • Design Scenario
    • Modifying the Set Up Section
      • Formula Assistant File
      • Changing the Specimen Geometry
      • Adding an Input Variables Activity
      • Moving and Enabling Run External Application Activity
    • Modifying the Run Section
      • Enable and Configure the Custom Message Window Activity
      • Editing the Go To + DAQ + Detection Activity
    • Modifying the Finish Section
      • Changing the Maximum Test Runs Variable
      • Enabling and Configuring the Run Report Activity
• Working with MTS FlexTest Resources
  • Resource Basics
  • Connecting to a Controller
  • Creating a Desktop Shortcut That Includes a Controller
  • Station Configurations
  • Controller Resources
  • Resource Mapping
  • Offline Test Design
  • Resources That Allow Dimension Changes
• Considerations for Servohydraulic Systems
  • Understand Software Concepts
  • Using MTS TestSuite with Controller Software
    • Station Controls Panel
    • Station Configuration Files
    • TWE Startup
    • Working with Limits
      • Set Station Detector Limits
      • Access and Set Detector Settings
      • Reset Detectors
    • Using Manual Command to Install the Specimen
      • Manual Command Properties
      • Manually Position the Actuator
    • Applying Offsets to the Input Signal (optional)
      • Apply an Auto Offset to an Input Signal
      • Apply a Manual Offset to an Input Signal
• TW Elite for TestWorks 4 Users
  • About this Chapter
  • Basic Concepts
  • Terminology Differences
  • Functional Differences
  • Converting TestWorks 4 Methods and Sample Files
  • Conversion Issues for MTS FlexTest Controllers
• Index