Versioning a System Definition File

Create and test modifications to your system definition file by duplicating the file in the VeriStand Editor.

Before you begin, create a VeriStand project.
VeriStand supports the versioning of project documents, including the system definition. Copy an existing system definition to test changes. The original file serves as a restoration point whereas the copy can be modified.
  1. Open a project in the VeriStand Editor.
  2. In the Navigation pane, click Project Files.
  3. Right-click the existing system definition file (.nivssdf) and select Duplicate.
    Note If the system definition has unsaved changes, you will be prompted to save the file.
  4. Optional: Update the name of the new system definition.
    1. Right-click the file and select Rename.
    2. Enter a new name for the file.
  5. Modify the new system definition file.
  6. Right-click the modified system definition and select Make Active.
  7. Select Operate » Deploy to deploy the modified system definition.
  8. Optional: Remove a system definition file by right-clicking the file and selecting Delete.
    Note You cannot remove an active system definition. Right-click the system definition and select Make Inactive before deleting the file.