Getting Started


Test preferences

To set preferences for the VisualAge Generator test facility:

  1. Select Test.
  2. In the Relative execution speed field, use the arrow buttons to set the value to 3.

    The test facility runs relatively fast. You might want to reduce the test speed to give you more time to stop it if you need to.

Figure 32. VAGen Test Preferences Window

VAGen Test Preferences

You can use the test facility to collect trace data for your programs. Use the trace filters to control the types of trace data you see. You can change the filter settings in the test facility if you want to see other types of trace data. To set trace filters:

  1. Select Test Trace.

    Figure 33. VAGen Test Trace Preferences Window

    VAGen Test Trace Preferences

  2. Deselect everything under the heading Data except Conditional results and Results data.
  3. Select OK.

You can specify trace filters to view information, such as:

Selecting a trace entry filter causes all trace entries that match that filter's characteristics to appear in the Trace Log window. Setting a filter does not alter the information that is collected by the test facility.

Note:To continue with this tutorial, skip to Chapter 10, "Defining a program".


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