Can I programatically list teststand variables at runtime?

Hi
I am working with TestStand 2.0.1 and creating sequences calling Labview (6.1) VIs.
Does anyone know if / how I can programatically list all the Local or FileGlobal variables available in the executing sequence?
(The aim is to create a VI that doesn't require hard coded lookup strings)
I am trying various properties and methods of the the sequence context property object but without success so far.
Is this the right approach or can someone suggest another way of doing this?
Thanks,
Dan

Dan,
You must use the GetTypeDisplayString or GetTypes method. The former method gives a string that you can use for display. I suppose you could also parse the string for certain information. However, if you are trying to make programmatic changes based on types you will probably want to use GetTypes instead of GetTypeDisplayString. GetType returns a numeric value representing the type. However, if the type is an array GetType returns zero. In this case you must check the IsArray parameter value. If it is true, meaning the type is an array, then you then use the GetDimensions method to determine what type the array elements are.
The attached example just uses GetTypeDisplayString. If you have problems with implement
ation let me know.
Attachments:
GetTypes.zip ‏22 KB

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