Store a single value as a user channel to use as a variable in procedures, stimulus profiles, and other operations.

  1. Open VeriStand.
  2. In the VeriStand Editor, click Project Files.
  3. Right-click your system definition file (.nivsdf) and select Open.
  4. Click the Software palette and drag one of the following calculated channels onto the diagram.
    Calculated channel Description
    Acceleration Calculates the acceleration and velocity of the input channel.
    Average Calculates the average value of the input channel.
    Conditional Compares X with Y based on the configured condition. This channel outputs W for true and Z for false.
    Formula Calculates the result of the formula you specify.
    Lowpass Filter Applies a lowpass Butterworth filter to the input channel.
    Maximum Compares two values and returns the larger value.
    Minimum Compares two values and returns the smaller value.
    Peak and Valley Calculates the peak, valley, and offset of a cyclical waveform produced by the input channel. This calculation is performed by running the incoming value through a lowpass Butterworth filter and comparing the filtered value to previous maximum and minimum values.
  5. Use the Configuration pane to configure the calculated channel.
  6. Save the system definition file.