Enhanced Python Module Debugging

• The Python Adapter now supports step-into debugging of Python modules. Users who want to perform step-into operations with Python modules must install additional software, including Visual Studio Code.

Support for HMTL Reports in Modern Browsers

• TestStand 2021 SP1 removes the dependency on Microsoft Internet Explorer for viewing TestStand reports. You can now view TestStand default reports in a modern browser without manually changing security settings.

Improved Error Reporting

• When possible, TestStand now provides information indicating where in the sequence file the error occurred.
• The error dialog box now displays information regarding the cause and possible resolutions for the error.

Updates to Input and Output Stream Parameter Capabilities

• Capabilities added to import parameters from and export parameters to CSV files.
• The Test Vector table is now marked as out-of-sync when changes are made to dynamic parameters in the Step Settings.

New and Obsolete API and UI Controls

TestStand 2021 SP1 includes the following new enumeration and constant values, properties and methods.

• Enumeration and Constant Values
  • CommonDlgOptions_DisableGotoLocation
  • ReportViewButton_OpenReportLocation
  • VersionConstant_PatchVersion
• Properties
  • PatchVersion
  • SectionHeaderFontName
  • SectionHeaderFontSize
• Methods
  • DebugJustMyCode
  • DisplayErrorDialog
  • EnableDebugging
  • PythonExecutablePath
• Obsolete Properties, Methods, and Events
  • ReportViewButton_FontSize
  Note Although some TestStand components, such as the TestStand Sequence Editor, expose .NET assemblies, TestStand does not support the use of undocumented .NET APIs.