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 TestArchitect Eclipse plug-in

TestArchitect Eclipse plug-in

The Eclipse plug-in for TestArchitect creates an information window as an Eclipse perspective.

• The descriptions presented here assume that you are familiar with the TestArchitect debugger, as explained in Using the debugger.
• Since TestArchitect version 8.3, the TestArchitect Eclipse plug-in works with JDK versions from 1.8.0 to 1.8.0_91.

The TestArchitect perspective, installed via the TA plug-in for Eclipse, enables you to view test information directly in the Eclipse IDE, aiding in testing and the debugging of user-scripted actions. Most of the TestArchitect execution information, including automation tools, settings, variables, results, and warnings/errors, is conveniently displayed directly in Eclipse’s workbench window. The perspective, also known as the TestArchitect information window, contains a set of views displayed as tabs:

• Result

  Contains the same information as the TestArchitect Debug Information > Result tab (see The debugger).

• Settings

  Contains the same information as the TestArchitect Debug Information > Settings tab (see The debugger).

• Local

  Contains the same information as the TestArchitect Debug Information > Local tab (see The debugger).

• Global

  Contains the same information as the TestArchitect Debug Information > Global tab (see The debugger).

• Execution Information

  This tab displays all of the information in the TestArchitect Execute dialog box (see Working with test results). Each information node can be expanded or collapsed.

  • Test modules: Full path view for all executed test modules.
  • Result name: Name of the test result.
  • Automation Tools: Names of the automation tools used to execute the test module.
  • Keyword: Keyword for variation, if any.
  • AUT Version: Version of the application under test, if any.
  • Host name: Host names of remote controllers on which test modules are executed, if any.

• Problems

  This tab displays all the warnings and errors of a test run, if any. Each information node can be expanded or collapsed. Displayed cells for each row are:

  • Problem Message describing warning or error occurring during the test automation.
  • Test Case Test case in which the problem occurred.
  • Test Module Test module housing the test case in which the problem occurred..
  • Line Line number responsible for the warning/error.
    
    

The display of test information directly in an Eclipse perspective is useful when debugging user-scripted actions in Eclipse, precluding the need for developers to switch back and forth between TestArchitect and Eclipse to view debugging information. The plug-in also simplifies the process of creating, registering, and implementing user-scripted actions in Eclipse by automatically registering and diverting actions from TestArchitect to Eclipse.