# General **URL:** https://forum.opentap.io/c/general/1.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.opentap.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.opentap.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.opentap.io/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Package Manager Setup](https://forum.opentap.io/t/package-manager-setup/2508)
**Author:** [@mw111](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mw111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/package-manager-setup/2508 "2025-07-17T08:05:00Z")
Hi everybody, I’m new to the OpenTAP universe and need to design our CI/CD pipelines. How are people using the package manager? Is everybody using a simple share? Can I use a Nexus Repository as package manager directo… --- ## [Editor X is giving issues while starting from network drive](https://forum.opentap.io/t/editor-x-is-giving-issues-while-starting-from-network-drive/2480)
**Author:** [@e.huijben](https://forum.opentap.io/u/e.huijben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/editor-x-is-giving-issues-while-starting-from-network-drive/2480 "2025-06-17T07:37:48Z")
Hi, I like to run Editor X from a network drive. While running from my local drive works fine, from the network drive I got next error: ERROR:gpu\_process\_host.cc(987)\] GPU process launch failed: error\_code=18 I’ve st… --- ## [When using OpenTAP programmatically to run a test plan, how do I set the Bench profile?](https://forum.opentap.io/t/when-using-opentap-programmatically-to-run-a-test-plan-how-do-i-set-the-bench-profile/2484)
**Author:** [@alan\_copeland](https://forum.opentap.io/u/alan_copeland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/when-using-opentap-programmatically-to-run-a-test-plan-how-do-i-set-the-bench-profile/2484 "2025-06-13T17:00:37Z")
You can find an example of using the OpenTAP API to build and run a test plan in the SDK Examples here: Answer: to load a bench profile called “Profile2” and print out the list of configured instruments, the following … --- ## [Dynamically loading testplan from teststep](https://forum.opentap.io/t/dynamically-loading-testplan-from-teststep/2051)
**Author:** [@wittrock](https://forum.opentap.io/u/wittrock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/dynamically-loading-testplan-from-teststep/2051 "2025-06-13T16:13:30Z")
I am currently using EditorX on Linux as the operator user interface (i.e. I don’t currently use the API myself to build/load/run TestPlans. I have a number of different DUTs that are tested using a number of unrelated … --- ## [Why is it that OpenTAP has been installed but the KA software is not？](https://forum.opentap.io/t/why-is-it-that-opentap-has-been-installed-but-the-ka-software-is-not/2445)
**Author:** [@cxw11](https://forum.opentap.io/u/cxw11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/why-is-it-that-opentap-has-been-installed-but-the-ka-software-is-not/2445 "2025-05-02T12:08:44Z")
Why is it that OpenTAP has been installed but the KA software is not？ --- ## [Instance root folder](https://forum.opentap.io/t/instance-root-folder/2340)
**Author:** [@marc\_vd\_klooster](https://forum.opentap.io/u/marc_vd_klooster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/instance-root-folder/2340 "2025-04-30T09:11:40Z")
Hallo, Recently we have started developing a gui to run OpenTap test plans. We use Visual studio. We have noticed that plans requiring a plugin loaded only work when an entire environment is copied into the debug/relea… --- ## [SDK and VS Code: No plug-ins visible in Editor](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sdk-and-vs-code-no-plug-ins-visible-in-editor/2435)
**Author:** [@ljuul](https://forum.opentap.io/u/ljuul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sdk-and-vs-code-no-plug-ins-visible-in-editor/2435 "2025-04-16T14:49:48Z")
Hello, I having a spot of trouble getting plugins/teststeps to turn up in the Editor. While I can seem to generate Python template plug-ins in VS Code and locate them via the search path, I struggle to do the same with … --- ## [Get instrument IDnStrings (and/or other parameters) into Result listener](https://forum.opentap.io/t/get-instrument-idnstrings-and-or-other-parameters-into-result-listener/2400)
**Author:** [@shwethakh](https://forum.opentap.io/u/shwethakh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/get-instrument-idnstrings-and-or-other-parameters-into-result-listener/2400 "2025-04-10T13:25:03Z")
Is there a way to retrieve IdnStrings of all instruments which are part of the test plan from inside the result listener? --- ## [Unable to abort test plan from editor](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-abort-test-plan-from-editor/2398)
**Author:** [@shwethakh](https://forum.opentap.io/u/shwethakh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-abort-test-plan-from-editor/2398 "2025-03-06T12:58:19Z")
Sometimes while running a test plan, manually clicking on the stop button to abort it does not immediately abort the plan. It takes a very long time, and sometimes doesn’t abort even after a long time. User is forced to … --- ## [Is there any way to tell Editor.exe to start running a given test plan (and step name) from arguments at launch](https://forum.opentap.io/t/is-there-any-way-to-tell-editor-exe-to-start-running-a-given-test-plan-and-step-name-from-arguments-at-launch/2382)
**Author:** [@jval1984](https://forum.opentap.io/u/jval1984)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/is-there-any-way-to-tell-editor-exe-to-start-running-a-given-test-plan-and-step-name-from-arguments-at-launch/2382 "2025-03-05T08:58:06Z")
Hi I have a test that reboots the machine and needs to resume execution, I have written the test. The only part I am missing is how to launch Editor.exe in a way that it resumes the current step being run (test can han… --- ## [Unable to use Python plugin](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-use-python-plugin/1941)
**Author:** [@mschmidt](https://forum.opentap.io/u/mschmidt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-use-python-plugin/1941 "2025-03-01T23:59:03Z")
I am having issues when using Python plugin. It cant import opentap. I have installed Python 3.12.3 And with these packages: Any idea? --- ## [Is there any documentation on running the Docker images?](https://forum.opentap.io/t/is-there-any-documentation-on-running-the-docker-images/2377)
**Author:** [@Tim.Cyr](https://forum.opentap.io/u/Tim.Cyr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/is-there-any-documentation-on-running-the-docker-images/2377 "2025-02-27T02:29:38Z")
I don’t see any docker references in the developer’s guide or online, other than pointing to the docker hub where the images are. So now that I have an image installed, now what? Trying to start a bash shell using docker… --- ## [How do I install OpenTap on Debian?](https://forum.opentap.io/t/how-do-i-install-opentap-on-debian/2375)
**Author:** [@Tim.Cyr](https://forum.opentap.io/u/Tim.Cyr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/how-do-i-install-opentap-on-debian/2375 "2025-02-26T19:39:07Z")
I can’t use the downloadable installer…“debian is not a supported Linux distribution”. I can easily get the Tap CLI to work and then install the OpenTAP package, but it basically does nothing. I also can’t just install … --- ## [Best way to find threshold voltage levels](https://forum.opentap.io/t/best-way-to-find-threshold-voltage-levels/2351)
**Author:** [@robert.lamoreaux](https://forum.opentap.io/u/robert.lamoreaux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/best-way-to-find-threshold-voltage-levels/2351 "2025-02-14T19:09:56Z")
I need to find the threshold voltage when the DUT sees a signal changes between true and false on multiple inputs. I can use sweep to change the stimulus and read the signal from the DUT. Now I would like to save the vol… --- ## [Unable to open the editor from another user account on the same PC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-open-the-editor-from-another-user-account-on-the-same-pc/2336)
**Author:** [@shwethakh](https://forum.opentap.io/u/shwethakh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/unable-to-open-the-editor-from-another-user-account-on-the-same-pc/2336 "2025-02-13T12:28:28Z")
We have installed OpenTAP on a PC with a particular user login. We are now attempting to open the editor from another user login on the same PC but the application crashes. From the logs I can see that the application ex… --- ## [🚀 Announcing TestPlanner](https://forum.opentap.io/t/announcing-testplanner/2346)
**Author:** [@btyilmaz](https://forum.opentap.io/u/btyilmaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/announcing-testplanner/2346 "2025-02-10T08:25:45Z")
Hello everyone! I’m a developer at DEICO Engineering, and we’ve been working on TestPlanner for nearly two years. We’re thrilled to finally release it! Designed to streamline test plan development, TestPlanner is built… --- ## [Data Protection Agreement](https://forum.opentap.io/t/data-protection-agreement/2329)
**Author:** [@bharathkumar539](https://forum.opentap.io/u/bharathkumar539)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/data-protection-agreement/2329 "2025-02-06T15:50:32Z")
Hello everyone, Our headquarters IT is asking for -Data Protection Agreement, on the part of the partner and TOM (Technical, Organizational Measures) in order to use OpenTAP within the company . I am not sure who would … --- ## [Debug a C# Test Step](https://forum.opentap.io/t/debug-a-c-test-step/2258)
**Author:** [@ian11](https://forum.opentap.io/u/ian11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/debug-a-c-test-step/2258 "2025-02-03T18:02:00Z")
I’m learning how to debug a test step. I saw a method in the forum, using VS Code + Exitor X. I want to know if there are any other methods besides using Editor X. --- ## [FOR ORAN Deployment how this tool will be helpful?](https://forum.opentap.io/t/for-oran-deployment-how-this-tool-will-be-helpful/2324)
**Author:** [@kumaradhas](https://forum.opentap.io/u/kumaradhas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/for-oran-deployment-how-this-tool-will-be-helpful/2324 "2025-01-29T07:32:17Z")
FOR ORAN Deployment how this tool will be helpful? --- ## [Demonstration Source Code Location](https://forum.opentap.io/t/demonstration-source-code-location/2263)
**Author:** [@btribley](https://forum.opentap.io/u/btribley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/demonstration-source-code-location/2263 "2025-01-06T22:37:56Z")
I’m just getting started. I ran the Demonstration package (tap package test Demonstration) and it worked, except for steps requiring a license. When I opened DemonstrationAllSteps.TapPlan in Pathwave Test Automation com… --- ## [Sweep Parameter step causes testplan to show as unsaved](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sweep-parameter-step-causes-testplan-to-show-as-unsaved/2260)
**Author:** [@wittrock](https://forum.opentap.io/u/wittrock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sweep-parameter-step-causes-testplan-to-show-as-unsaved/2260 "2024-12-27T16:01:07Z")
If I use a ‘Sweep Parameter’ step, after the test run, the tesplan will always indicated is is modifed and unsaved. Is there any way to avoid this? I can understand why it happens since it is modifying a child step par… --- ## [Accessing the XML file of a Test Plan Reference](https://forum.opentap.io/t/accessing-the-xml-file-of-a-test-plan-reference/2253)
**Author:** [@jb111](https://forum.opentap.io/u/jb111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/accessing-the-xml-file-of-a-test-plan-reference/2253 "2024-12-20T09:27:51Z")
I am currently working on a custom result listener able to retrieve all package dependencies of a test plan. In our team a test plan often consists of individual test plan references to individual system validation tests… --- ## [Sharing a Resource (e.g., an Instrument) Across Multiple Sessions (Parallel Test Plan Runs)](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sharing-a-resource-e-g-an-instrument-across-multiple-sessions-parallel-test-plan-runs/2248)
**Author:** [@yannick.njanjo](https://forum.opentap.io/u/yannick.njanjo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/sharing-a-resource-e-g-an-instrument-across-multiple-sessions-parallel-test-plan-runs/2248 "2024-12-18T09:58:23Z")
Hello everyone, I’d like to seek your advice regarding a challenge we’re facing in our test system architecture. To provide context, here’s a brief description of our setup and the problem at hand: Test Scenario: Our c… --- ## [Dialog property question](https://forum.opentap.io/t/dialog-property-question/2225)
**Author:** [@wittrock](https://forum.opentap.io/u/wittrock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/dialog-property-question/2225 "2024-12-10T13:25:16Z")
I think this question is specific to EditorX since I don’t see the same problem in TUI. I have a dialog that requests the user to select a model number and enter a serial number. I also allow both items to be populated… --- ## [The Wait Timeout in the OpenTap.Plugins.BasicSteps.ProcessStep (Run Program) test step is not functioning as expected](https://forum.opentap.io/t/the-wait-timeout-in-the-opentap-plugins-basicsteps-processstep-run-program-test-step-is-not-functioning-as-expected/2230)
**Author:** [@ratheesh](https://forum.opentap.io/u/ratheesh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/the-wait-timeout-in-the-opentap-plugins-basicsteps-processstep-run-program-test-step-is-not-functioning-as-expected/2230 "2024-12-06T09:56:15Z")
The Run Program test step is not waiting for the process to finish, even though the Wait For Process to End option is turned on and the timeout is set to 60 seconds. It ends too early instead of waiting. --- ## [How do I specify a System.Nullable types in my testplan xml](https://forum.opentap.io/t/how-do-i-specify-a-system-nullable-types-in-my-testplan-xml/2234)
**Author:** [@jval1984](https://forum.opentap.io/u/jval1984)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/how-do-i-specify-a-system-nullable-types-in-my-testplan-xml/2234 "2024-12-05T20:42:56Z")
Hi The snipped below is from a testplan xml that has property Number declared as int? (note Nullable type ‘?’) and Value declared as double? (note Nullable type’?'). Opentap gives the following error: XML Line 18: Una… --- ## [Custom UI: How do I update the test parameters of the test step to the UI in real time？](https://forum.opentap.io/t/custom-ui-how-do-i-update-the-test-parameters-of-the-test-step-to-the-ui-in-real-time/2227)
**Author:** [@ian11](https://forum.opentap.io/u/ian11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/custom-ui-how-do-i-update-the-test-parameters-of-the-test-step-to-the-ui-in-real-time/2227 "2024-11-27T07:56:27Z")
I am designing a custom UI, and I hope to update the TestStep data into the UI table in real time during the execution of TestPlan. After the execution of TestPlan, I detect that the ChildTestSteps property has ch… --- ## [Source of Metadata="Capabilities"?](https://forum.opentap.io/t/source-of-metadata-capabilities/2194)
**Author:** [@wittrock](https://forum.opentap.io/u/wittrock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/source-of-metadata-capabilities/2194 "2024-11-20T16:01:29Z")
I’m trying to track down what is adding the following to my test plans every time I save them. \ It is currently throwing an error when I try to load the test plan on some install… --- ## [Call Order of Added Mixins](https://forum.opentap.io/t/call-order-of-added-mixins/2208)
**Author:** [@btyilmaz](https://forum.opentap.io/u/btyilmaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/call-order-of-added-mixins/2208 "2024-11-13T05:14:02Z")
Hi, I add multiple mixins to a test step and I want the Mixin #2 to be always called first. Is there a way to achieve this? I can’t add mixins in order because I add Mixin #1 to show a boolean property under the mixin’… --- ## [NatsResultListener exception on Enum : long](https://forum.opentap.io/t/natsresultlistener-exception-on-enum-long/2179)
**Author:** [@wittrock](https://forum.opentap.io/u/wittrock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.opentap.io/t/natsresultlistener-exception-on-enum-long/2179 "2024-11-12T13:49:29Z")
I have a number of enumeration with flags properties that require \>32 elements. Because of this, I declare the enums with an underlying type of long. This has worked fine with OpenTap 9.23.1 and EditorX 1.5.0 After up… [Previous page](https://forum.opentap.io/c/general/1.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.opentap.io/c/general/1.md?page=3)