Introduction to Custom Test Script Types

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About Test Script Types


Part 1 of this manual explains how to customize Rational® TestManager so that it can execute a test script written in a new language. Part 1 is organized as described in the following table.

Section Purpose
Built-In Test Script Types Explains the role of test script types in execution and describes built-in test script types.
Running a Test Script with the Command Line Adapter Explains how to run, from TestManager, any test script that can be executed from the command line.
Adding Test Script Types Describes the two ways to extend TestManager to support a new test script type or testing environment.
Adding a Command Line Test Script Type Gives the step-by-step procedure you follow to create a test script type that uses Rational's Command Line test script adapter.
Adding a Custom Test Script Type Describes the tasks required to create a custom test script type.
Using Test Script Options Describes how test script options are implemented and the various ways to edit options from TestManager.
Using Test Tool Options Describes how to retrieve execution options from an external test tool.
Component Description and Communication Overview Lists test script adapter components and presents a diagram describing their interaction during playback.
Using the Command Line Execution Engine Explains how to use rttsee to execute test scripts from a command line.

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