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. Start the Tracer by clicking Actions > Trace. For more information, see Tracing services.
  3. Click Actions > Run.
  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.