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Acquiring Data in Blocks Without Mode Switching.............................................................75
Acquiring Data in Blocks With Mode Switching...................................................................75
Setting Buffer Size.................................................................................................................75
Data Acquisition for Test-Run Displays................................................................................76
Polarity Considerations for MTS Criterion Series 40 Systems .........................................................76
Debugging..........................................................................................................................................78
Automatic Saves and Experimentation..................................................................................79
Rapid Design Iterations..........................................................................................................79
Activity State in Outline View...............................................................................................79
Test Procedure Test-Run Display...........................................................................................79
Runtime Values Tab................................................................................................................79
Modify the Example Test
About this Chapter.........................................................................................................................................82
Modifying Tests..............................................................................................................................................82
Design Scenario..............................................................................................................................................83
Modifying the Set Up Section............................................................................................................83
Formula Assistant File...........................................................................................................84
Changing the Specimen Geometry.........................................................................................84
Adding an Input Variables Activity .......................................................................................86
Moving and Enabling Run External Application Activity.....................................................88
Modifying the Run Section................................................................................................................88
Enable and Configure the Custom Message Window Activity..............................................89
Editing the Go To + DAQ + Detection Activity ...................................................................90
Modifying the Finish Section.............................................................................................................92
Changing the Maximum Test Runs Variable..........................................................................92
Enabling and Configuring the Run Report Activity...............................................................93
Working with MTS FlexTest Resources
Resource Basics..............................................................................................................................................96
Connecting to a Controller.............................................................................................................................96
Creating a Desktop Shortcut That Includes a Controller...............................................................................98
Station Configurations....................................................................................................................................98
Controller Resources......................................................................................................................................99
Resource Mapping..........................................................................................................................................99
Offline Test Design......................................................................................................................................102
Resources That Allow Dimension Changes.................................................................................................103
Considerations for Servohydraulic Systems
Understand Software Concepts....................................................................................................................106
Using MTS TestSuite with Controller Software..........................................................................................106
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