Import data from a spreadsheet (data file) into TestStand steps

Hi,
I have some 100+ customers with different configuration data. Whenever I need to run test for a different customer, I need to update the TestStand steps in each sequence file with new values.
I'm thinking if there's a better way to simplify this, perhaps by using a spreadsheet/data file to input the data? But I have no idea how to do this?
My steps are from two sources, one type is a dotNET DLL, another type is Active X/COM (calls TestComplete software).
Any suggestion would be appreciated!
Thanks!
ph2

Yes there is, make use of the PropertyLoader. Checkout the examples found in the TestStand Examples folder.
Regards
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