Integration of multiple tools for efficient test data manipulation

There are many hardware and software tools available to the test engineer. Many of these provide coverage for a broad scope of test applications. Nonetheless, there is no single tool available today which provides all of the capabilities that are needed for all aspects of every test. Test engineers must be resourceful and integrate appropriate tools to best provide efficient solutions. Examples of how a variety of test tools can be combined to provide more powerful capabilities are described. Suppliers to test engineers are encouraged to provide more open and versatile systems to foster future growth.