Introduction to TestStand Automation

• Basic understanding of automated testing concepts
• Familiarity with specific programming languages that TestStand uses, like LabVIEW or .NET, could be beneficial

Audience

• Test engineers
• Quality assurance professionals
• Automation engineers

TestStand is a powerful test management software developed by National Instruments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level test engineers and automation engineers who wish to learn the fundamentals of using TestStand to create, execute, and manage automated test sequences.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts and architecture of TestStand.
• Create test sequences and execute test sequences.
• Utilize TestStand's collaborative features for team-based test developement environments.
• Integrate TestStand with other software tools and test instruments.
• Develop custom test steps and plugins in TestStand.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to TestStand

• Overview of TestStand and its features
• Understanding the architecture of TestStand

Creating Test Sequences

• Using TestStand's graphical user interface (GUI) to create test sequences
• Defining test steps, conditions, and data logging requirements

Executing Test Sequences

• Configuring test execution settings
• Executing test sequences and monitoring progress
• Analyzing test results and generating reports

Collaborative Features and Team-Based Development

• Utilizing collaborative features in TestStand for team environments
• Implementing version control integrations with TestStand projects

Integration with Test Instruments and Equipment

• Integrating TestStand with various test instruments and equipment
• Communicating with external devices and systems

Developing Custom Test Steps and Plugins

• Extending TestStand's functionality with custom test steps and plugins
• Implementing custom test steps using LabVIEW, NET, or other programming languages

Best Practices and Tips for Test Automation

• Achieving effective test automation with TestStand
• Maintaining and managing test sequences
• Troubleshooting and debugging test sequences

Summary and Next Steps