OpenSTA Getting Started Guide

3.1 Creating a Test

In the Tree View, click on Tests, right click, and select New Test. The Test Wizard then comes up as follows (figure 3-1-1):

Figure 3-1-1

The Advanced test type provides the capability to define prologue and epilogue scripts as well as dependent scripts. The dependent scripts may then be run through a number of times in the set proportions. The Standard test has a less complex structure and provides the ability to run a number of scripts in a set sequence. Click on Next.

The Test Name dialogue will appear. Fill out the text boxes as shown (figure 3-1-2). Then click on Next.

Figure 3-1-2

Next enter the script names (figure 3-1-3):

Figure 3-1-3

Click on Add and the Script Properties box will appear (figure 3-1-4).

Figure 3-1-4

Enter the script name as follows (figure 3-1-5):

Figure 3-1-5

Then click on OK. You should then be returned to the User Scripts box as follows (figure 3-1-6):

Figure 3-1-6

You could continue to add scripts. However, for now you will click on Next. The Test Definition box will then appear as below. Make sure all of the values are the same as shown below. Using this box you can define:

You will leave the number of Simulated Users and Iterations at 1 for the moment (figure 3-1-7).

Figure 3-1-7

Click on Next and the Finally the Summary box appears (figure 3-1-8). You could use the Back button to step back to the previous screens. However, you will click on Finish.

Figure 3-1-8

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