How Do I Convert a TestStand Step Types Palette File From Binary to XML?

Updated May 27, 2024

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  • TestStand

TestStand can convert binary sequence (.seq) files to XML. I want to do the same for a Step Types (.ini) file to compare the different versions better using 3rd party text editors, such as Visual Studio Code or Notepad++. Is there a way to achieve this?

In TestStand, you can use the File Format Options dialog to change the format of the Step Types Palette File, among others, such as the station globals file, the users' file, and the templates file.

To do that, open the TestStand Sequence Editor and perform the steps below:
  1. Click the Configure >> Station Options... menu.
  2. On the Station Options Dialog, select the File tab.
  3. Click the File Format Options... button
  4. On the File Format Options dialog, select your type palette file (e.g., MyTypes.ini)
  5. Change the value of the Format setting for file <your type palette file>: to XML (most readable, largest).
  6. Click OK.
Note: NI reserves the right to change the XML file format in future releases to support new features and to improve usability.

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