Reference Guide

This section provides comprehensive documentation for the NI Data Store system components.

• NI Data Store
  • Core Entities
    • TestResult
    • Step
    • PublishedMeasurement
    • PublishedCondition
    • Supporting Types
  • The Hierarchy
  • Data Access Patterns
• NI Metadata Store
  • Core Entities
    • Operator
  • Test Station
  • UUT (Unit Under Test)
  • UUT Instance
  • Hardware Item
  • Software Item
  • Test Description
  • Test
  • Test Adapter
  • Extension Schema
  • Alias
  • The Metadata Store Hierarchy
  • Custom Schemas and Extensions
    • How Extensions Work
    • Schema Validation
    • Schema Example
    • Using Schemas in Practice
    • Benefits of Schema Validation
    • Schema Inheritance
  • Benefits of the Digital Thread
  • Extensibility
• Using Measurement Data Services
  • Complete Workflow Overview
  • Required Imports
  • Setup Phase
    • 1. Create Core Metadata Entities
    • 2. Define Products Under Test
    • 3. Define Test Procedures
    • 4. Register Extension Schemas (Optional)
    • 5. Create Aliases (Optional)
  • Test Execution Phase
    • 1. Create Test Result Session
    • 2. Create Test Steps
    • 3. Publish Test Conditions
    • 4. Publish Measurements
  • Analysis Phase
    • 1. Query Measurements
    • 2. Query Test Context
    • 3. Retrieve Measurement Data
    • 4. Cross-Reference with Metadata
    • 5. Advanced Analysis Examples
  • Best Practices
    • Metadata Management
    • Test Execution
    • Data Organization
    • Querying and Analysis
  • Integration Patterns
    • Automated Test Systems
    • Batch Processing