Plugin Overview

This page describes how to use plugins in FunTEST to control external hardware

What is a plugin?

Plugins are pieces of software that allow for commanding and control of any hardware or software application. These plugins are then called from the test file/sequence to perform a measurement, control the test setup, etc..

How to create a plugin?

You can access our library of existing plugins (see list below) or create your own using Python.

FunTEST plugin Setting

To access plugins go to admin > devices > Plug-in manager

From here you can configure, start, and stop plugins you have access to.

When a plugin is running and a device is discovered it will appear in the device window

Available FunTEST Plugins

Test Equipment (VISA) Plugin

This plugin is most often used for controlling and gathering data from any type test equipment that supports VISA such as DMM, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.