How do I browse an OPC Server's Namespace with Teststand ActiveX Steps?

Hello
I use Teststand as the client of an OPC Connection. At the Moment I'm trying to realize an browse funktionality by using the "OPC Automation 2.0" automation server in the
ActiveX adapter.
What I can create is the OPCBrowse object by using the "CreateBrowser" method. But then there's no method to browse the OPC server's namespace for the ItemID's.
Does someone have an idea how I can go on further?
thx, Michael

For your information, there is a new TestStand Add-on "OPC DA Connect" which adds a StepType Palette dedicated to OPC Data Access.
You can configure each step by browsing the OPC servers on your network and browsing variables within these servers.
The browsing functionnality that you where looking for as been implemented in this toolkit.
Hoping this helps.
Jean-Louis SCHRICKE
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