Using LabView and TestStand evaluation version I have successfully created my own automated test system. I used LabView for handling the hadware connections (serial port handling with VISA). I created some subVI to implement input and output control of my hardware devices. In TestStand I have managed to build simple test sequences. I used only action steps and test steps, calling hardware handling subVI-s in LabView. In future maybe I would like to use some flow control as well. And maybe I will use USB-6001 device also.
It is not obvious what is the difference between 'Test Stand Development System' and 'Custom Sequence Editor'. For me is it enough to buy only a LabView base license and a 'Custom Sequence Editor' license?