MTS Series 793 Utility Software - Manual (Page 16)

About .hwi files
Hwi files are text files that define the internal components—or resources—available to MTS Series
793 Controllers. Resource examples include conditioners, valve drivers, and digital inputs.
The text description of a resource in an .hwi file includes proximity information, such as the location
of the slot in the chassis in which the resource is installed, and the rear-panel connectors through
which it may be accessed.
Hwi files and Station Builder
You use the Station Builder application (one of the applications included with MTS 793.00 System
Software) to define test stations by allocating some or all of the resources listed in the .hwi file.
Initial .hwi files are typically created at MTS
The .hwi file associated with a given controller is typically created at MTS according to the resources
included with the controller. It may be necessary to edit this file if system resources are added,
removed, or repositioned in the controller chassis.
About the Hwi File Editor Application
The Hwi File Editor is a utility used to create and edit hardware interface (.hwi) files.
Starting Hwi File Editor
The typical path to the Hwi File Editor is as follows:
Start > Programs > MTS 793 System Software > Service Tools
Note:
You can also launch the application by typing hwieditor from the command line.
Supported MTS Controllers
• FlexTest 40/60/100/200
• FlexTest IIm (498.xx)
• FlexTest GT/TestStar IIm (493.10)
• FlexTest SE (493.02)
• TestStar IIs (493.01)
• Aero ST (493.20)
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HWI-File-Editor Overview