diff --git a/tests/local.py b/tests/local.py
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+"""
+Platform configuration file
+platform == local
+
+Update this file to override defaults
+"""
+
+def platform_config_update(config):
+    """
+    Update configuration for the local platform
+
+    @param config The configuration dictionary to use/update
+
+    Update this routine if values other the defaults are required
+    """