Winrunner tutorial

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Tutorial

WinRunner, Mercury Interactive’s enterprise functional testing tool. It is used to quickly create and run sophisticated automated tests on your application. Winrunner helps you automate the testing process, from test development to execution. You create adaptable and reusable test scripts that challenge the functionality of your application. Prior to a software release, you can run these tests in a single overnight run- enabling you to detect and ensure superior software quality.
What's New in WinRunner 7.5?
Automatic Recovery
The Recovery Manager provides an easy-to-use wizard that guides you through the process of defining a recovery scenario. You can specify one or more operations that enable the test run to continue after an exception event occurs. This functionality is especially useful during unattended test runs, when errors or crashes could interrupt the testing process until manual intervention occurs.
Silent Installation
Now you can install WinRunner in an unattended mode using previously recorded installation preferences. This feature is especially beneficial for those who use enterprise software management products or any automated software distribution mechanisms.
Enhanced Integration with TestDirector
WinRunner works with both TestDirector 6.0, which is client/server-based, and TestDirector 7.x, which is Web-based. When reporting defects from WinRunner’s test results window, basic information about the test and any checkpoints can be automatically populated in TestDirector’s defect form. WinRunner now supports version control, which enables updating and revising test scripts while maintaining old versions of each test.
Support for Terminal Servers
Support for Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Servers makes it possible to open several window clients and run WinRunner on each client as a single user. Also, this can be used with LoadRunner to run multiple WinRunner Vusers.
Support for More Environments
WinRunner 7.5 includes support for Internet Explorer 6.x and Netscape 6.x, Windows XP and Sybase's PowerBuilder 8, in addition to 30+ environments already supported by WinRunner 7.
WinRunner provides the most powerful, productive and cost-effective solution for verifying enterprise application functionality. For more information on WinRunner, contact a Mercury Interactive local representative for pricing, evaluation, and distribution information.
WinRunner(Features & Benefits)

Test functionality using multiple data combinations in a single test
WinRunner's DataDriver Wizard eliminates programming to automate testing for large volumes of data. This saves testers significant amounts of time preparing scripts and allows for more thorough testing.
Significantly increase power and flexibility of tests without any programming
The Function Generator presents a quick and error-free way to design tests and enhance scripts without any programming knowledge. Testers can simply point at a GUI object, and WinRunner will examine it, determine its class and suggest an appropriate function to be used.
Use multiple verification types to ensure sound functionality
WinRunner provides checkpoints for text, GUI, bitmaps, URL links and the database, allowing testers to compare expected and actual outcomes and identify potential problems with numerous GUI objects and their functionality.
Verify data integrity in your back-end database
Built-in Database Verification confirms values stored in the database and ensures transaction accuracy and the data integrity of records that have been updated, deleted and added.
View, store and verify at a glance every attribute of tested objects
WinRunner’s GUI Spy automatically identifies, records and displays the properties of standard GUI objects, ActiveX controls, as well as Java objects and methods. This ensures that every object in the user interface is recognized by the script and can be tested.
Maintain tests and build reusable scripts
The GUI map provides a centralized object repository, allowing testers to verify and modify any tested object. These changes are then automatically propagated to all appropriate scripts, eliminating the need to build new scripts each time the application is modified.
Test multiple environments with a single application
WinRunner supports more than 30 environments, including Web, Java, Visual Basic, etc. In addition, it provides targeted solutions for such leading ERP/CRM applications as SAP, Siebel, PeopleSoft and a number of others.
NAVIGATIONAL STEPS FOR WINRUNNER LAB-EXERCISES

Using Rapid Test Script wizard
Start->Program Files->Winrunner->winruner
Select the Rapid Test Script Wizard (or) create->Rapid Test Script wizard
Click Next button of welcome to script wizard
Select hand icon and click on Application window and Cilck Next button
Select the tests and click Next button
Select Navigation controls and Click Next button
Set the Learning Flow(Express or Comprehensive) and click Learn button
Select start application YES or NO, then click Next button
Save the Startup script and GUI map files, click Next button
Save the selected tests, click Next button
Click Ok button
WinRunner, Mercury Interactive’s enterprise functional testing tool. It is used to quickly create and run sophisticated automated tests on your application. Winrunner helps you automate the testing process, from test development to execution. You create adaptable and reusable test scripts that challenge the functionality of your application. Prior to a software release, you can run these tests in a single overnight run- enabling you to detect and ensure superior software quality.
What's New in WinRunner 7.5?
Automatic Recovery
The Recovery Manager provides an easy-to-use wizard that guides you through the process of defining a recovery scenario. You can specify one or more operations that enable the test run to continue after an exception event occurs. This functionality is especially useful during unattended test runs, when errors or crashes could interrupt the testing process until manual intervention occurs.
Silent Installation
Now you can install WinRunner in an unattended mode using previously recorded installation preferences. This feature is especially beneficial for those who use enterprise software management products or any automated software distribution mechanisms.
Enhanced Integration with TestDirector
WinRunner works with both TestDirector 6.0, which is client/server-based, and TestDirector 7.x, which is Web-based. When reporting defects from WinRunner’s test results window, basic information about the test and any checkpoints can be automatically populated in TestDirector’s defect form. WinRunner now supports version control, which enables updating and revising test scripts while maintaining old versions of each test.
SupporScript will be generated.then run the scripts. Run->Run from top
Find results of each script and select tools->text report in Winrunner test results.
Using GUI-Map Configuration Tool:
Open an application.
Select Tools-GUI Map Configuration;Windows pops-up.
Click ADD button;Click on hand icon.
Click on the object, which is to be configured. A user-defined class for that object is added to WinRunner, Mercury Interactive’s enterprise functional testing tool. It is used to quickly create and run sophisticated automated tests on your application. Winrunner helps you automate the testing process, from test development to execution. You create adaptable and reusable test scripts that challenge the functionality of your application. Prior to a software release, you can run these tests in a single overnight run- enabling you to detect and ensure superior software quality.
What's New in WinRunner 7.5?
Automatic Recovery
The Recovery Manager provides an easy-to-use wizard that guides you through the process of defining a recovery scenario. You can specify one or more operations that enable the test run to continue after an exception event occurs. This functionality is especially useful during unattended test runs, when errors or crashes could interrupt the testing process until manual intervention occurs.
Silent Installation
Now you can install WinRunner in an unattended mode using previously recorded installation preferences. This feature is especially beneficial for those who use enterprise software management products or any automated software distribution mechanisms.
Enhanced Integration with TestDirector
WinRunner works with both TestDirector 6.0, which is client/server-based, and TestDirector 7.x, which is Web-based. When reporting defects from WinRunner’s test results window, basic information about the test and any checkpoints can be automatically populated in TestDirector’s defect form. WinRunner now supports version control, which enables updating and revising test scripts while maintaining old versions of each test.
Supporlist.
Select User-defined class you added and press ‘Configure’ button.
Mapped to Class;(Select a corresponding stanadard class from the combo box).
You can move the properties from available properties to Learned Properties. By selecting Insert button
Select the Selector and recording methods.
Click Ok button
Now, you will observe Winrunner indentifying the configured objects.
Using Record-ContextSensitive mode:
Create->Record context Sensitive
Select start->program files->Accessories-WinRunner, Mercury Interactive’s enterprise functional testing tool. It is used to quickly create and run sophisticated automated tests on your application. Winrunner helps you automate the testing process, from test development to execution. You create adaptable and reusable test scripts that challenge the functionality of your application. Prior to a software release, you can run these tests in a single overnight run- enabling you to detect and ensure superior software quality.
What's New in WinRunner 7.5?
Automatic Recovery
The Recovery Manager provides an easy-to-use wizard that guides you through the process of defining a recovery scenario. You can specify one or more operations that enable the test run to continue after an exception event occurs. This functionality is especially useful during unattended test runs, when errors or crashes could interrupt the testing process until manual intervention occurs.
Silent Installation
Now you can install WinRunner in an unattended mode using previously recorded installation preferences. This feature is especially beneficial for those who use enterprise software management products or any automated software distribution mechanisms.
Enhanced Integration with TestDirector
WinRunner works with both TestDirector 6.0, which is client/server-based, and TestDirector 7.x, which is Web-based. When reporting defects from WinRunner’s test results window, basic information about the test and any checkpoints can be automatically populated in TestDirector’s defect form. WinRunner now supports version control, which enables updating and revising test scripts while maintaining old versions of each test.
Suppor>Calculator
Do some action on the application.
Stop recording
Run from Top; Press ‘OK’.
Using Record-Analog Mode:
Create->Insert Function->from function generator
Function name:(select ‘invoke_application’ from combo box).
Click Args button; File: mspaint.
Click on ‘paste’ button; Click on ‘Execute’ button to open the application; Finally click on ‘Close’.
Create->Record-Analog.
Draw some picture in the paintbrush file.
Stop Recording
Run->Run from Top; Press ‘OK’.
GUI CHECK POINTS-Single Property Check:
Create->Insert function->Function Generator-> (Function name:Invoke_application; File :Flight 1a)
Click on’paste’ and click on’execute’ & close the window.
Create->Record Context sensitive.
Do some operations & stop recording.
Create->GUI Check Point->For single Property.
Click on some button whose property to be checked.
Click on paste.
Now close the Flight1a application; Run->Run from top.
Press ‘OK’ it displays results window.
Double click on the result statement. It shows the expected value & actual value window.
GUI CHECK POINTS-For Object/Window Property:
Create->Insert function->Function Generator-> (Function name:Invoke_application; File :Flight 1a)
Click on’paste’ and click on’execute’ & close the window.
Create->Record Context sensitive.
Do some operations & stop recording.
Create->GUI Check Point->Object/Window Property.
Click on some button whose property to be checked.
Click on paste.
40Now close the Flight 1a application; Run->Run from top.
Press ‘OK’ it displays results window.
Double click on the result statement. It shows the expected value & actual value window.
GUI CHECK POINTS-For Object/Window Property:
Create->Insert function->Function Generator-> (Function name:Invoke_application; File :Flight 1a)
Click on’paste’ and click on’execute’ & close the window.
Create->Record Context sensitive.
Do some operations & stop recording.
Create->GUI Check Point->For Multiple Object.
Click on some button whose property to be checked.
Click on Add button.
Click on few objects & Right click to quit.
Select each object & select corresponding properties to be checked for that object: click ‘OK’.
Run->Run from Top. It displys the results.
BITMAP CHECK POINT:
For object/window.
Create->Insert function->Function Generator-> (Function name:Invoke_application; File :Flight 1a)
Click on’paste’ and click on’execute’ & close the window.
Create->Record Context sensitive.
Enter the Username, Password & click ‘OK’ button
Open the Order in Flight Reservation Application
Select File->Fax Order& enter Fax Number, Signature
Press ‘Cancel’ button.
Create->Stop Recording.
Then open Fax Order in Flight Reservation Application
Create->Bitmap Check->For obj.window;
Run->run from top.
The test fails and you can see the difference.
For Screen Area:
Open new Paint Brush file;
Create->Bitmapcheck point->from screen area.
Paint file pops up; select an image with cross hair pointer.
Do slight modification in the paint file(you can also run on the same paint file);
Run->Run from Top.
The test fails and you can see the difference of images.
DATABASE CHECK POINTS
Using Default check(for MS-Access only)
Create->Database Check Point->Default check
Select the Specify SQL Statement check box
Click Next button
Click Create button
Type New DSN name and Click New button
Then select a driver for which you want to set up a database & double clcik that driver
Then select Browse button and retype same DSN name and Click save button.
Click Next button & click Finish button
Select database button & set path of the your database name
Click ‘OK’ button & then Click the your DSN window ‘OK’ button
Type the SQL query in SQL box
Theb click Finish button Note : same process will be Custom Check Point
Runtime Record Check Point.
Repeat above 10 steps. WinRunner, Mercury Interactive’s enterprise functional testing tool. It is used to quickly create and run sophisticated automated tests on your application. Winrunner helps you automate the testing process, from test development to execution. You create adaptable and reusable test scripts that challenge the functionality of your application. Prior to a software release, you can run these tests in a single overnight run- enabling you to detect and ensure superior software quality.