Introduction
CoPilot Automated Test Environment (ATE) enables users to control many of the aspects of CoPilot by writing simple
commands using the published "Automation Model". By writing a chain of these commands in a Python script "module",
users can automate tasks ranging from simple macros to complex test frameworks.
Benefits
The Automated Test Environment of CoPilot gives you:
Security —
Your projects are locked down and cannot be edited by users
Configuration Management and Control —
Once a project is authored, it can be certified and released
Simplified Test Management —
Maintain your fixed set of test projects
High-level Python Scripting —
Use the command prompt and object browser to control every element of CoPilot
Documentation —
Produce reports to document the results of your tests
Solutions
ATE Features of CoPilot:
Scripting —
use Python or VB scripts to expand and customize CoPilot features and functions, and to create complete test procedures
Python script development environment —
object browser, command prompt window, output pane, macros
Python debug tools —
breakpoints, step-thru, monitor values, etc.
Test manager —
organize, select, and control the execution of tests
OLE automation —
integrate control and data communications with other equipment and applications such as MS Word, Excel, LabView, and others
Security to user level —
control the modification and use of project versions