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How to unit test a Service File rule

Use the unit testing feature to verify that the operations of a service file rule function correctly before you add an external component to your testing process.

Before you begin, see How to provide test data when testing service rules.

Note: Unit testing provides only partial evidence of a correct implementation. For more comprehensive information on testing services, see Testing Services and Connectors, a document available from the Integration pages of the PDN.

To run a unit test, complete the following steps:

  1. Save the rule form.
  2. Optionally, select Availability > Trace Open Rule... to start the Tracer. See Tracer tool   — Tracing services.
  3. Click the Run toolbar button or the equivalent keyboard shortcut CTRL + R.
  4. Complete the form as described in the following table, and then click Execute.

Field

Description
Requestor Context

Select a radio button to define the requestor session is to be used in the test:

  • Use current requestor context — Use your current requestor session (including your RuleSet list, privileges, and current clipboard).

  • Initialize service requestor context — Create a new requestor session based on the APP requestor type and, if the service package requires authentication, another Operator ID instance.
Authentication
User ID

If you selected Initialize service requestor context, and the service package instance for the service requires authentication, enter the Operator ID to be used to test the service.
Authentication
Password

If you selected Initialize service requestor context, and the service package instance for the service requires authentication, enter a password for the Operator ID.
Enter Request Data

Select:

  • Supply File Content if you will type in or paste in the text of a test file. This option is not available if non-text input is expected — that is, if the Data Mode field on the Method tab is set to a value other than text only.
  • Upload a local file if the test file is on your workstation or network.
File Content

Enter the contents of a test file, including delimiters. This text area appears when you choose Supply File Content for the previous field.
File Location

Click Browse to upload a test file. This field appears when you choose Upload a local file for the previous field.

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