Advanced TestStand: Mastering Test Automation

• Solid understanding of TestStand fundamentals or completion of an introductory TestStand course
• Proficiency in programming languages used by TestStand, such as LabVIEW or .NET
• Experience with automated testing practices

Audience

• Test engineers
• Automation specialists
• LabVIEW developers

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level test engineers and automation specialists who wish to explore advanced TestStand features and techniques for maximizing test automation efficiency and effectiveness.

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

• Utilize advanced features and functionalities of TestStand to enhance test automation workflows.
• Customize user interfaces and develop advanced test sequences.
• Implement advanced result processing and reporting techniques.
• Integrate TestStand with external databases, systems, and hardware.
• Apply best practices for maintaining, managing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex test sequences.

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

• Review of basic TestStand features and architecture
• Overview of advanced TestStand features

Customizing User Interfaces in TestStand

• Introduction to user interface customization
• Configuring custom user interface controls
• Designing user-friendly interfaces for test operators

Using TestStand APIs for Automation

• Overview of TestStand Automation API
• Using TestStand .NET API for advanced automation tasks
• Scripting with TestStand API for custom automation workflows

Advanced Result Processing and Reporting

• Enhancing test result processing capabilities
• Customizing report templates and layouts
• Automating result analysis and visualization

Integrating TestStand with External Databases and Systems

• Configuring database connectivity in TestStand
• Implementing data exchange with external systems
• Integrating with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for data synchronization

Best Practices for Advanced Test Automation

• Optimizing test automation efficiency
• Implementing version control and configuration management for test assets
• Troubleshooting and debugging complex test sequences
• Implementing advanced error handling and recovery mechanisms

Summary and Next Steps