Introduction to Test Explorer in IBM RPA Studio
IBM RPA Studio offers a valuable feature for testing various scenarios that may occur in your process. This feature, known as Test Explorer, can be accessed through the Tools tab.
Accessing Test Explorer
To utilize Test Explorer, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Tools tab within IBM RPA Studio.
- Click on the Test Explorer button.
A new window, titled Test Explorer, will appear within the studio. To proceed, select a folder where your Wal scripts are saved. This feature is particularly useful for testing edge cases in your automation process or validating scenarios after a software update.
Practical Application of Test Explorer
For instance, during regression testing for IBM RPA, we leveraged this feature to create over 8,000 scripts. These scripts, utilizing assertions and logic, help test most Wal commands and their parameters, significantly enhancing our testing capabilities.
Test Explorer Interface
The Test Explorer interface includes the following buttons and their corresponding actions:
| Button |
Action |
| 1 |
Run all scripts inside the selected folder (including subfolders) |
| 2 |
Run only the selected folder or script |
| 3 |
Open a dialog box for selecting a folder |
| 4 |
Refresh button for the selected Wal folder/scripts |
| 5 |
Test Results |
| 6 |
Filter by the status of the scripts |
| 7 |
Filter by name |
| 8 |
Collapse/ Uncollapse folders |
Analyzing Test Results
After selecting a folder and running the tests, you can use the Test Results to identify which tests failed and why. This feature is invaluable for building confidence that IBM RPA handles all possibilities as expected.
Conclusion
The Test Explorer feature in IBM RPA Studio is a powerful tool for ensuring the reliability and robustness of your automation processes. By leveraging this feature, you can comprehensively test your processes, validate updates, and enhance overall performance.
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