JPH04344539A - Computer program testing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the computer program testing device capable of performing a program test for business use of computers by using general program test software independent on manufacturers and type of computers to be used. CONSTITUTION:General program test software 11 independent on the manufacturers and type of a computer 1 and a basic software connection program 12 as an interface means for basic software 2 of this computer 1 and an interface means of the general program test software 11, are provided. As the specifications of a test commander, the operating method for program test software, and the operating method for computers can be standardized, an operator performing the test should learn and make out the only one preparation method and each operation method so that the program development efficiency can be improved.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a computer program testing device for testing business programs for computers.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional computers are equipped with basic software as an operating system, and the computer is made to execute a given business program via this basic software. Basic software specifications include computer manufacturer and model (format)
Therefore, even when running a business program with the same content, operations such as how to interact with the computer and give work instructions may differ depending on the manufacturer and model of the computer.

[0003] Furthermore, when using program testing software for testing business programs, operations must be performed in accordance with the specifications of the basic software.
Program test software is available for each manufacturer and model.

FIG. 5 conceptually shows the relationship between basic software 2, business program 3, and program test software 4 for each manufacturer in a conventional computer 1. A program 3 and program test software 4 are provided. The computer 1 is connected to various devices such as a computer console 5, an auxiliary storage device 6, a display device 7, a printing device 8, a process input/output device 9, and a transmission control device 10. All communication such as interaction and access with the program 3 and the program testing software 4 is performed via the basic software 2 using an operation method that conforms to the specifications of the basic software 2.

Note that the computer 1 in FIG. 5 is a control computer used for process control, etc., and the process input/output device 9 is used to control a control target (not shown).
used for communication with Further, the transmission control device 10 is used for communication with other systems and the like.

[0006]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As mentioned above, the basic software of conventional computers differs depending on the manufacturer and model. It was necessary to fully understand and become familiar with the computer operating methods that meet the software specifications, the test command data creation specifications, the program testing software operating methods, etc.

For example, when the computer used in a control system is changed to a computer from a different manufacturer, the operator may perform the various operations described above regarding the manufacturer's test software before performing the program test. It is necessary to be fully familiar with the methods, data creation specifications, etc., which requires a long period of time to train operators, which significantly reduces the efficiency of computer program development work.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a computer program testing device that can use general-purpose program testing software regardless of the manufacturer or model of the computer used. The purpose is

[0009]

[Means for solving the problem] In the present invention, FIG.
As shown in FIG.
A manufacturer-specific basic software connection program 12 is provided as an interface between the general-purpose program testing software 11 and the manufacturer-specific basic software 2.

0010

[Operation] By directly interacting with the general-purpose program testing software 11 using the computer console 5, the operator can test the business program 3 via the basic software connection program 12 and the basic software 2. Therefore, the operator only needs to understand and become familiar with the only operating method, data creation specifications, etc. regarding the general-purpose program testing software 11.

[0011]

Embodiment First, the procedure for testing a business program 3 using the general-purpose program testing software 11 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 and 3.

When the test start is instructed, first, a processing menu is displayed in step S1 of FIG. The contents of the menu include processing such as data registration, data deletion, data registration status display, and data output destination selection. First, a data registration process for a program test is performed, and a data input device is selected in step S2. That is, the data source is selected from the floppy disk of the auxiliary storage device 6, the magnetic disk, the key operation of the computer console 5, etc., and data input from the selected input source is performed in step S3. Next, in step S4, it is checked whether all the processes of the displayed menu have been completed, and then the process returns to step S1. Then, in step S5, unnecessary data from among the registered data is deleted. Next, through steps S4 and S1, step S6
Processing for displaying the data registration status is performed in step S7, and the display is performed in step S7. Next, through steps S4 and S1, a data output destination is selected in step S8. That is, the data obtained during the test is displayed on the display device 7 and the printing device 8.
etc., the selected data output destination is changed in step S9, and step S1
It ends with 0. When it is determined in step S4 that the display menu processing is completed, it is determined that test preparation is complete, and the process goes to step S11 in FIG. 3, where the test is executed.

When test command data is input in step S11, the contents of the command are analyzed in step S12, and it is checked in step S13 whether there are any errors in the data description. If there is no error, it is checked in step S14 whether the data indicates the end, and then the contents of the command are executed and tested in step S15. Next, the process returns to step S11, and similar processing is performed for the next command. If end data is detected in step S14, the process returns to step S1.

[0014] If there is an error in the above step S13, the process proceeds to step S16, where the above steps S8 and S
The output destination of the data selected in step S9 is specified in accordance with the command in step S11. This instruction data is used in step S1.
After the data is converted into data that meets the specifications of the basic software 2 using the basic software connection program 12 in step S18, display instructions are given to the display device 7 and printing device 8 via the basic software 2 in step S18.

[0015] The basic software 2 also performs step S1.
Step S depending on the data obtained during the test in 5.
Data is read from and written to the main memory 13 and the auxiliary storage device 6 through data conversion by the basic software connection program 12 of No. 19, and is displayed as necessary. Furthermore, data is input/output to the process input/output device 9 and the transmission control device 10 as well.

FIG. 4 shows various programs 13 provided in the computer 1 to carry out the processing of each step S1 to S19 described above.
23 and memory 24 are shown. The programs 13 to 23 and memory 24 will be explained below.

Conversation processing program 13: Computer console 5
Display the data input method to the operator and read the input data.

Data registration program 14: Registers in the memory 24 the data input from the data input destination device instructed by the conversation processing program 13.

Data storage memory 24: Stores input data.

Data deletion program 15: Deletes data specified by the conversation processing program 13 from the data registered in the data storage memory 24.

Data management program 16: Outputs the data registered in the data storage memory 24 in a predetermined format.

Data input program 17: Reads data from the data storage memory 24 in units of data.

Input data editing program 18: Edits the data read by the data input program 17 into a predetermined format.

Data analysis program 19: Checks the validity of the read data.

Abnormal data editing program 20: Edits data determined to be abnormal by the data analysis program 19 into a predetermined format.

Test command execution control program 21:
Information is connected to the basic software connection program 12 according to the read normal data.

Output data editing program 22: Edits information connected to the basic software connection program 12 and information passed from the basic software connection program 12 into a predetermined format.

Data output program 23: Outputs various information to the designated output destination device.

Basic software connection program 12: After editing the test command according to the specifications of the basic software 2, it connects to the basic software 2, and also transfers the information passed from the basic software 2 to the test command execution control program 21 and output data editing. Connect to program 22 etc.

[0030]

As described above, the present invention provides general-purpose program testing software that does not depend on the computer manufacturer or model, and also provides a basic interface between the basic software of the computer and the general-purpose program testing software. Since the configuration includes a software connection program, the test command data creation specifications,
It is possible to unify the operating methods of program testing software, computer operating methods, etc. As a result, operators conducting program tests only need to understand and become familiar with the specifications and operating methods, and as a result, the number of man-hours required for program tests is significantly reduced.
It is possible to improve the efficiency of program development work.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram conceptually showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for performing a program test according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for performing a program test according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of various programs and memory used in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram conceptually showing a conventional computer program testing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Calculator 2 Basic software 3. Business programs

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A computer program testing device that tests a business program given to a computer using program testing software, comprising: general-purpose program testing software that is independent of the manufacturer and model of the computer; and basic software for the computer. A computer program testing device comprising a basic software connection program for interfacing with the general-purpose program testing software.