TestStand Development System
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TestStand is off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test that eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance.
TestStand is part of the NI LabVIEW+ Suite, which also includes NI LabVIEW, NI DIAdem, and more. For scaling and deploying test sequences to multiple test systems, perpetual licenses for the Base Deployment Engine and Debug Deployment Environment are also available. A development license is required to build test sequences, and a debug deployment or deployment license is required for each system where a test sequence is deployed.
TestStand Development System | TestStand Base Deployment Engine | TestStand Debug Deployment Environment | ||
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Key differentiators | Development Licenses | Debug and Debug Deployment Licenses | ||
Recommended for engineers who deploy their test systems.
| Recommended for engineers who deploy, debug, and fix issues in their deployed test systems.
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Integrated Development Environment | ||||
TestStand Sequence Editor | ||||
Create/edit/configure sequences | ||||
Insert/edit/configure steps | ||||
Sequence diff/merge tool | ||||
Example user interfaces | ||||
Built-in type management tool | ||||
Built-in user management tool | ||||
TestStand documentation | ||||
AI Integration | ||||
Execute Test Sequences | ||||
Run and monitor sequences using user interfaces | ||||
Run selected steps interactively | ||||
Set breakpoints | ||||
Report generation | ||||
Database logging | ||||
Enforce user privileges | ||||
Debug Test Applications | ||||
Debug LabVIEW code modules2 | ||||
Debug NI LabWindows/CVI code modules2 | ||||
Debug steps2 | ||||
Test System Development | ||||
Create and edit source code for building unique IP and custom test steps | ||||
Configure and capture data from compatible NI instruments without coding | ||||
Perform scalable mixed signal data logging and quick sensor configuration | ||||
Accelerate and automate measurement data insights with ready-to-use test data visualization, processing, and reporting tools | ||||
Create web applications | ||||
1 Nigel AI is available with an active subscription license or NI software service agreement.
2 Debugging steps and sequences involves making minor changes to these components to fix issues in the application. Making changes to steps and sequences that add or improve functionality is considered development and requires a development license.
A perpetual license means that the version of the software you purchase will never stop working. NI software licenses provide access to an NI software service program. These benefits are included in the first year of perpetual licenses. After the first year, software service is renewable on an annual basis. Even if you do not subscribe to software service, your software will continue to operate with the version you currently have installed.
A subscription license gives you access to software on an annual basis. Once the term of the subscription license is up, you must renew your subscription to keep using the software. When you renew your subscription, you will also maintain access to your NI software service agreement benefits.
Learn about the benefits of software services or read this article to help you decide which license option will best meet your needs.
There are no functional or feature-level differences when purchasing NI software through a subscription or perpetual license. Both licenses include the same features.
A development license is used for creating new applications and programs. Development licenses are available in subscription or perpetual terms.
A deployment license is required for distributing applications developed using TestStand. You must purchase one deployment license for each target computer on which the application will run. All deployment licenses are perpetual licenses.
Read this article to help you decide which license option will best meet your needs.
Purchasing a single-seat license to TestStand provides access to an NI software service agreement which includes benefits like new and previous version downloads, technical support, and Developing Test Programs Using TestStand on-demand. These benefits are included in subscription licenses and for the first year of perpetual licenses. After the first year, software service is renewable on an annual basis.
Learn more about the benefits of software services.
Recommended for engineers and architects who develop test systems.
Recommended for engineers and architects who build full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market.
Includes TestStand Development System plus: