Put the report into shape for custom step type

Hi All,
I created a custom step type and also managed to get the results logged into the report file.
In the report file(See ‘[15 33 14][22 10 2007].xml.vi’ please remove the 'vi' extension) the 'StepResult' (created by my custom step type) appears just below the status. Is it possible to get it displayed somehow the cell(measurement column) next to it, like in a Numeric Limit Step? I’m using the ‘horizontal.xsl’ stylesheet and Teststand 3.5.
Furthermore, is it possible to change the name of the column headers? Or the structure of the header?
Cheers
Attila
Attachments:
[15 33 14][22 10 2007].xml.vi ‏17 KB

Hi again Attila,
Further to my above post, I've collaborated with colleagues here and have been able to modify the horizontal.xls stylesheet such that it is suitable for what you require. This modification will ensure that all properties named StepResult will be displayed as you described, in line in the table.
To ensure compatibility with your results in TestStand, a small modification to your sequence file is required. In your sequence file, right click the value for your custom step, go to Advanced > Edit Flags and uncheck all boxes. The text in the bottom of the window should now read "0x0". This should mean that your data is displayed correctly.
I am attaching the modified horizontal.xls for you to use [remove the .vi extension]; please make sure a backup is created before you replace it. The file should be placed in your TestStand directory under Components\NI\Models\TestStandModels\StyleSheets. Modifications to column headers as described in the above post can be made to this file.
I hope this soultion is satisfactory and that you are able to implement it. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reply.
Regards,
Tom
Applications Engineering, NI UK
Attachments:
horizontal.xsl.vi ‏84 KB

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