Starting TestArchitect Controller from a command line interface

you are able to start TestArchitect Controller with a new port from a command line interface using either TAController or TACTRL command.

TAController vs TACTRL

The usage of both commands is to launch TestArchitect Controller. They are placed in the same location:

Warning: 
When you run either of the commands, all the running harnesses will be terminated.

A sharp distinction between the two commands is their behavior towards the console prompt. Upon a successful execution, the TAController command will return the console prompt. On contrary, upon a successful execution, the TACTRL command will keep the console prompt. Therefore, TAController, not TACTRL, suits CI/CD testing.

Using the TAController command

  1. Launch a command line.

  2. Browse to the folder where the TAController command is located.

  3. Run the following command:

    • On Windows: TAController.exe [-port <port_number>]

      For example, TAController.exe -port “53632”

    • On Linux: TAController.sh [-port <port_number>]

    • On macOS: TAController.sh [-port <port_number>] Where -port: assigns a port number to TestArchitect Controller.

    Remember: 
    The port number of TestArchitect Controller must fall within a range of 53600 to 53699.

Using the TACTRL command

  1. Launch a command line.

  2. Browse to the folder where the TACTRL command is located.

  3. Run the following command:

    • On Windows: TACTRL.exe [-port <port_number>]

      For example, TACTRL.exe -port “53641”

    • On Linux: TACTRL.sh [-port <port_number>]

    • On macOS: TACTRL.sh [-port <port_number>]

    Where -port: assigns a port number to TestArchitect Controller.

    Remember: 
    The port number of TestArchitect Controller must fall within a range of 53600 to 53699.


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