How to unit test a Parse XML rule

You can test a Parse XML rule directly, separate from the activity or other context in your application in which it will ultimately operate.

Preparation

For a simple test, obtain an XML document containing test data. You can choose to type or paste the data into a form, store it in a local Windows file, or upload it into a text file rule.

Conducting the test

For basics of unit testing, see Unit testing a rule with the Run toolbar button.

1. Save the Parse XML form.
2. Click the Run toolbar button () or the equivalent keyboard shortcut CTRL + R. A test window opens.
3. Select a radio button to indicate the source of test data.
4. If the data is to be entered directly, type or paste the data into the text area. If the data is in a local file, click  Browse   and navigate to the file. Click  OK  . If the test data is in a text file rule, enter all three key parts of the rule separated by periods.
5. Click  Execute  . A resulting XML document appears in a new window, showing properties and the corresponding values. The clipboard is not altered.

Using the Tracer

To trace Parse XML rules, select the Parse Rules check box in the Rule Types to Trace area of the Trace Options panel. See Tracer — Setting Options.

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