Configuration Settings Not Updated Properly When Using the Same Step in Multiple States in Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

Updated Jul 7, 2023

Reported In

Software

  • Vision Builder for Automated Inspection

Issue Details

I am using Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (VBAI) and I have a sequence that contains two states: Inspect and State 1. In both states, I am using Acquire Image steps with the same step name ("Acquire Image (1394, GigE, or USB) 1"). In both Acquire Image steps, we have different configurations.

When I run the steps in Inspect everything works fine, but when it moves to the next step State 1 the Acquire Image uses the configuration of the Inspect state. How can I fix this?
Inspeccion.png
 
 

Solution

When using VBAI sequences, it is easy to use the same step type in different states in the sequence, but if you use the same Step Name for all of them you will see the behavior.

To fix this behavior, it is necessary to have a different step name for all the same step types the sequence is using.
  • Double-click the step and change the name in the configuration window as shown below:
step name.png
 

Other Support Options

Ask the NI Community

Collaborate with other users in our discussion forums



Request Support from an Engineer

A valid service agreement or active software subscription may be required, and support options vary by country.