User`s guide

Test Sequencing Chapter 10
VEE User’s Guide 363
Overview
In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of using the
Sequencer object. The Sequencer object can execute a series of
sequence transactions, each of which may call a UserFunction,
Compiled Function, or Remote Function. Typically, the
Sequencer is used to perform a series of tests.
Some of the benefits of using the Sequencer include:
• Easy development of a test plan
• Wide array of branching capabilities between tests
• Major component for building a customized test executive
• Ability to call tests in VEE and other languages
• Automatic logging of test results
The first lab shows you how to configure a test for the
Sequencer object, to add or insert or delete a test in the test
execution flow, and to access the test data that has been logged
by the Sequencer. The lab simulates test results with the
random() function.
In the second lab, you will learn how to structure data passed to
tests using global variables, to call UserFunctions from the
Sequencer, and to log Sequencer data to files. Finally, you will
analyze parts of the data.
NOTE
The Sequencer is one of VEE’s most powerful features. For more
information about the Sequencer, refer to online Help.
NOTE
To use a status panel that updates through a sequence of tests, see “Lab
11-5: Creating a Status Panel" on page 434.