Test Stand and MAX Settings

I am using test stand and Labview 7.1. I used Express VIs to setup my RS232 communications in numerous VIs that I call from test stand for different types of tests. I have the same product, but with different baud rates. Is there a way in test stand to change the baud rate settings in MAX for Com1? I tried to create a Labview program to do it, but once a sequence runs that has the Express VI I/O Control it must start a new VISA session and I loose what was set up and it reverts back to the MAX settings for Com1. The only time The VISA setup vi I created appears to work is when I converted an Express VI (or opened the Express VI's front panel). And messed with the code.

Hey,
I would suggest using the VISA Configure Serial Port to configure the port and then calling the Express VI using the VISA Resource Name Out from the configure VI.
Regard,
jigg
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