Pre-load TestStand Engine

Hi,
I have a CVI application (loaded on Startup of a PC) which calls my modified CVI TestStand Test Executive.  When I execute the Test Executive there is a delay while the TestStand engine is loaded.
I would rather have the delay up front so, is there anyway I can pre-load the TestStand engine in my calling CVI application to remove this delay?
Thanks
James.
(CVI 8.0.1, TestStand 3.5)

The best way to do this may be to start up the test executive application immediately in a hidden mode, and then send a command to show it when it is needed.
Allen P.
NI

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