You can run a mobile test from an iOS simulator or device,
and this will generate a report that is automatically uploaded to Rational® Test Workbench Mobile
Test Edition. You can also view the report in the IBM® Rational Test Workbench Mobile Client.
About this task
This task applies to testing iOS native applications,
hybrid applications or web applications.
With the
mobile test client for iOS, you
can play back all actions on the user interface and GPS locations.
Restriction: You can record a test on a device, for example
on a iPhone and run the test on another type of device, for example
on an iPad, only if the application under test is the same for both
type of devices.
Procedure
To run a test from the iOS device or simulator:
- On your device or simulator, tap Manage Applications to
test a native or hybrid application or tap Manage web applications for
testing a web application. Then, tap the application under test.
- You can see the list of tests available for the app that
shows up, tap the test name.
- The device or simulator displays details on the recording
and the test suite. Tap Run Test. The test is run on the device or simulator. Do not interact
with the simulator or device until the test is complete.
- When playback is complete, the mobile test client is launched.
What to do next
You can now evaluate the test results. For more information,
see
Evaluate results.