How to unit test a Service dotNet rule

Use the unit testing feature to verify that the operations of a Service dotNet rule function correctly before you add the external client to your testing process.

Unit testing provides only partial evidence of a correct implementation. For more comprehensive information on testing services, see Testing Services and Connectors, a document on the Integration pages of the PDN.

To run a unit test, complete the following steps:

  1. Save the rule form.
  2. Start the Tracer by clicking Actions > Trace. For more information, see Tracing services.
  3. Click Actions > Run.
  4. Complete the form as described in the following table, and then click Execute.
Field Description
Requestor Context Select a radio button to define the requestor session is to be used in the test:
  • Use current requestor context — Use your requestor session (including your RuleSet list, privileges, and current clipboard)

  • Initialize service requestor context — Create a new requestor session based on the APP requestor type and, if the service package requires authentication, another Operator ID instance.

Authentication User ID If you selected Initialize service requestor context , and the service package instance for the service requires authentication, enter the Operator ID to be used to test the service
Authentication Password If you selected Initialize service requestor context , and the service package instance for the service requires authentication, enter a password for the Operator ID.
Enter Request Data Select a radio button to define the source of request data values for this test:
  • Specify individual request values — This option appears only when all elements of the message are simple text values not objects or complex values of type XML Page.

  • Supply SOAP Envelope — You provide the entire SOAP message including the header.
SOAP Header Values If you selected Specify individual request values for the previous field, enter in the Value field a literal constant value for each Header Field row on the Request tab. Enter a value that matches the XSD type shown.
SOAP Parameter Values If you selected Specify individual request values for the previous field, enter in the Value field a literal constant value for each Request Parameters row listed on the Request tab. Enter a value that corresponds to the XSD data type shown.
SOAP Request Envelope If you selected Supply Soap Envelope , enter or paste a well-formed and valid XML document in the SOAP Request Envelope text area, starting with the <?xml version="1.0"> declaration.

If the service expects requests containing an array element or XML Page elements, a skeleton document is provided as a starting point.