Software speeds system testing

SystemTest 2 works seamlessly with Distributed Computing Toolbox, allow engineers to automatically distribute independent tests or simulation runs of Simulink models to multiple processors.

The MathWorks has released a new version of SystemTest, its test management and analysis software for system verification and validation.

Engineers can now automatically distribute independent tests or simulation runs of Simulink models to multiple processors, without requiring manual coding, because SystemTest 2 works seamlessly with Distributed Computing Toolbox, also from The MathWorks.

The enhancements in SystemTest 2 dramatically reduce the time needed for testing, leading to faster production of high-quality system designs.

SystemTest 2 is especially useful for engineers who run multiple iterations of Simulink models.

Previously, to leverage the computing power of multiprocessor environments, these engineers needed to hand-code scripts to distribute Simulink test cases to each processor, which is a long and error-prone process.

With SystemTest 2 and Distributed Computing Toolbox, users can automate the distribution of Simulink tests to up to four simultaneous Simulink sessions on one machine through a simple graphical user interface.

Engineers who have Matlab Distributed Computing Engine can also take advantage of multiple processors in a computer cluster, using the same simple interface.

By distributing test cases to multiple processors and eliminating hand-coding, the total test can be conducted more quickly and accurately.

Brett Murphy, technical Marketing Manager for verification, validation and test at The MathWorks said"With SystemTest 2, we're enabling our customers to apply the power of computing clusters to their verification and validation efforts, resulting in time and quality gains bound only by the number of processors they can access".

The distributed computing features in SystemTest 2 build on the tool's capabilities for developing and executing tests for Matlab algorithms and Simulink models.

With SystemTest 2, engineers are provided a framework for setting up and executing tests, managing input/output data and analysing results.

The tool efficiently analyses multidimensional data sets to give designers a complete picture of the system being tested.

SystemTest 2 also provides the ability to reload the results of simulations and measurement sequences for further analysis and comparison.

SystemTest 2 is available immediately on Microsoft Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms.

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