KR102024275B1 - Test program development system and its method using script - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a test program development system using a script and to a method thereof, capable of easily applying a test item, a control between tests, and a definition of a test format result by using a script file when designing and implementing a test program for a plurality of items to be tested as a technique for designing a maintenance equipment test program. The system comprises: a script file storage unit for analyzing a plurality of test characteristics to store a script file having commonality with respect to each test; and a test program operation processing unit for, when a command for a random test is inputted, defining test information, control information, determination information, and environment information necessary for a corresponding test program by using the script file stored in the script file storage unit so as to process a corresponding test to be performed.

Description

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The present invention relates to a test program development system using a script and a method thereof, and in particular, as test equipment design technology, test items and test-to-test control using a script file when designing and implementing a test program for a plurality of test target items. And a test program development system and method using a script for easily applying test form result definitions.

In general, in order to perform the performance control and test by loading the software developed by the development system on the test target, the software developer directly accesses the target system, directly inputs a command, and confirms the function through the result message.

Moreover, in order to perform performance control and test between the functions of the distributed target system, it is very complicated to connect each target system repeatedly to perform individual command inputs and to check the resulting output messages. It is difficult to judge the normal condition.

In addition, since it is performed as an individual execution procedure of the target system unit as described above, a lot of time and effort are required for work such as functional test or configuration setting that are interoperable as a whole.

Therefore, in order to reduce the time and effort, there is a method of executing individual command units in a script file in the target system and executing them at once. However, even in such a case, there is an advantage that the operation time can be shortened by sequentially performing simple commands, but there is a problem that a method of integrally executing the distributed system is not provided.

Conventional test programs can be largely divided into two structures, as shown in FIG. 1 is a view for explaining the structure of a test program according to the prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional test program develops a single program structure having one program form for one device, and each test program for testing each sub-device constituting one system. This can be divided into an extended program structure consisting of an operation program for integrated management.

In the conventional test program, there are differences in the object of program management, but the internal characteristics are configured to operate according to the program execution order. That is, the process from the start to the end of the test program is fixed as one code, and the procedure contents, control, processing, and result cleanup necessary for the test are fixed according to the execution order of the code. Therefore, when the test program is modified, the code has to be accompanied by the related verification and assurance activities.

As shown in FIG. 1, the unitary program structure performs only a test for a corresponding equipment, so that one-to-one support should be performed for changes in the system equipment, and the extensibility may be improved by modifying the original code according to the addition of the system equipment. The limit is shown.

When the extended program structure selects a test product to be tested by the operating software, the corresponding test software (DLL type) is called to operate data such as test contents, test procedure information, and test results for the test product. In this way, the operating software is responsible for controlling the start / stop of testing and the storage of results.

The extended program structure is a structure that manages the test program required for the test through one operation program. It is considered to be efficient in terms of program management. When additional system equipment is added, only the test program is secured for further expansion. Can be.

However, there is still inconvenience that modification / rebuild of original code should be performed for changes of system equipment similar to unitary program structure.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to design a test program for a plurality of items to be tested as an equipment test program design technology, using a script file when designing and implementing a test item, test between The present invention provides a test program development system and method using a script to easily apply control and test format result definitions.

That is, an object of the present invention, based on a design method for a test program structure having a general purpose, a test program processing system using a script to develop a plurality of test programs by using a script file required for test execution and its In providing a method.

Test program development system using a script according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the script file storage unit for analyzing a plurality of test characteristics to store a script file having a common for each test; And when a command for any one test is input, by using the script file stored in the script file storage unit to define the test information, control information, judgment information and environmental information necessary for the test program to perform the test It may include a test program operation processing unit.

The script file stored in the script file storage unit may be stored in Excel or XML format.

The test program operation processor may include an interface module connected to the script file storage unit to interface a script file stored in a script file storage unit; A test information module for establishing an entire configuration of a test by using a script file stored in the script file storage unit; A control information module for establishing control information so that a test can be performed through communication and instrument control using a script file stored in the script file storage unit; A judgment information module configured to present the judgment reason for the test result to the user and establish the judgment information of the test program by using the script file necessary for the determination of the test result stored in the script file storage unit; And an environment information module for establishing environment information necessary for a test using a script file stored in the script file storage unit.

The configuration established in the test information module may include at least one of a pre-test procedure, a test procedure, a post procedure, and a standby procedure.

The control information established by the control information module may include at least one of information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, and information for controlling instrument (DMM, AWG).

The determination information of the test program established in the determination information module may include at least one of BIT matching information, information on an allowable range, and information necessary for user determination.

The environmental information established by the environmental information module may include at least one of an IP number, an instrument number, and test number information.

On the other hand, the test program development method using a script according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, analyzing a plurality of test characteristics and storing a script file having a common for each test in a separate external memory; And when a command for any one test is input, defining test information, control information, judgment information, and environment information necessary for a corresponding test program using a script file stored in the memory, and processing to perform the corresponding test. It may include.

The script file stored in the memory may be stored in Excel or XML format.

The processing of performing the corresponding test may include: establishing an entire configuration of the test by using a script file stored in the memory; Establishing control information so that a test can be performed through communication and instrument control using the script file stored in the memory; Establishing judgment information of a test program to present a judgment basis for a test result to a user using a script file necessary for determining a test result stored in the memory and to perform a result judgment; And establishing environment information necessary for a test using a script file stored in the memory.

The configuration established in the step of establishing the overall configuration in which the test is performed may include at least one or more of the pre-test procedure, in-test procedures, post-procedures, standby procedures.

The control information established at the step of establishing the control information may include at least one or more of information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, and information for controlling instruments (DMM, AWG).

The determination information of the test program established at the step of establishing the determination information may include at least one or more of BIT matching information, information on an allowable range, and information necessary for user determination.

The environmental information established at the step of establishing the environmental information may include at least one of an IP number, an instrument number, and test number information.

According to the present invention, the structural analysis of the existing program and the test characteristics of the system are analyzed to confirm commonality, and through this, the structure of the general-purpose test program is designed. General purpose test program can improve program extensibility by adding script file only when additional test program development is needed.

In addition, according to the present invention, a test product within a general program boundary can be reused without having to perform a modification / rebuild process for the general program code.

In addition, according to the present invention, by managing / executing only one program for a general-purpose test program, it is effective in terms of management efficiency, and contributes to improving software reliability through error feedback through continuous testing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the present embodiment, and provide embodiments with a detailed description. However, the technical features of the present embodiment are not limited to the specific drawings, and the features disclosed in the drawings may be combined with each other to constitute a new embodiment.
1 is a view for explaining the structure of a test program according to the prior art.
2 is a block diagram of a test program processing system using a script according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal detailed block configuration of the test program operation processor shown in FIG. 2;
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a test program processing method using a script according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

With respect to the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the text, specific structural to functional descriptions are merely illustrated for the purpose of describing the embodiments of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in various forms and It should not be construed as limited to the described embodiments.

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that other components may be present in between. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that the disclosed feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof exists, but one or more other features or numbers, It is to be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art and shall not be construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined in this application. Do not.

On the other hand, when an embodiment may be implemented differently, a function or operation specified in a specific block may occur differently from the order specified in the flowchart. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be performed substantially simultaneously, and the blocks may be performed upside down depending on the function or operation involved.

Hereinafter, a test program processing system using a script and a method thereof according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, let's briefly look at the development trend of the present invention.

As a result of analyzing the characteristics of the test for each system, the test program is classified as an essential component for testing a large number of test products, operating software for running the entire test, and an individual test program for performing each test. It became. In other words, the development of the system (referred to as 'test product' in terms of maintenance equipment) was first developed based on the user's requirements, and second, development was carried out in accordance with the technology level and trend at the time of development.

Therefore, at the baseline point of system development, the composition of the system was developed with similar commonalities between the architecture and components. Therefore, research on the development of module-based general purpose test program was derived based on the commonality of each baseline.

In addition, module-based general-purpose test programs continue to evolve based on the commonality of test subjects, test items, test contents, and test procedures that are independent of the system but are common in terms of test products.

If the control for the test component defined as module is configured and implemented in the program, the development environment and the rebuild procedure need to be performed whenever the modification occurs.

Therefore, the present invention was developed in a form that compensates for the existing disadvantages by separating the corresponding control items outside the general purpose test program and managing them in a script file (EXCEL or XML format).

2 is a block diagram illustrating a test program processing system using a script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a test program processing system using a script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an operation management unit 100, a test program operation processing unit 200, and a script file storage unit 300.

Although not shown in the drawing, the operation manager 100 may include an input unit for inputting a command for executing a test program by a user, and a display device for displaying test procedure and test result information.

When a test program command is input from an input unit of the operation management unit 100, the test program operation processing unit 200 receives a corresponding command and stores a corresponding script file for program development according to the received command. The program is executed using the script file read and read from 300. Here, the script file storage unit 300 may include each test information storage area, control information storage area, judgment information storage area, and environment information storage area for each test object, and the information stored in each of the storage areas may be Can be saved as an Excel or XML file.

The test program operation processing unit 200 performs the test using the script file for the test stored in the script file storage unit 300 as described above, and then the operation management unit 100 for information on the test execution result It can be provided so that the user can visually check.

Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the test program operation processor 200 and a detailed operation thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed block diagram of the test program operation processor 200 illustrated in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the test program operation processor 200 may include a first interface module 210, a second interface module 220, a test information module 230, a control information module 240, and a determination information module 250. And environmental information module 250.

The first interface module 210 is connected to the operation management unit 100, the command input for the development of a test program from the user to the test information module 230, control information module 220, determination information module ( 250 and the environment information module 260, and perform and result information on the test from the test information module 230, the control information module 220, the determination information module 250, and the environment information module 260. Provided to the operation management unit (100).

The second interface module 220 is connected to the script file storage unit 300 to test the test information module 230, the control information module 220, the determination information module 250, and the environment information module 260. A script file for preparing, performing a test, and generating test result information is read from the script file storage unit 300 to read necessary information for each module from the test information module 230, the control information module 220, and the determination information module 250. And environmental information module 260, respectively.

The test information module 230 of the test program operation processor 200 receives a script file required by the test information module 230 stored in the script file storage unit 300 through the second interface module 220 and performs a test scenario. Similarly, establish the overall configuration of the test. Here, the overall configuration in which the test is conducted means a program configuration for the test pre-procedure, in-test procedure, post-procedure and waiting procedures.

The control information module 240 of the test program operation processing unit 200 receives a script file required by the control information module 240 stored in the script file storage unit 300 through the second interface module 220 to communicate and measure the instrument. Build control information to allow testing to proceed through control. The control information to be constructed may include information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, and information for controlling instruments (DMM, AWG).

The determination information module 250 of the test program operation processing unit 200 receives a script file necessary for the determination of the test result stored in the script file storage unit 300 through the second interface module 220 and transmits the same to the user. Through the first interface module 210, the operation management unit 100 presents the judgment basis for the test result and establishes judgment information of the test program to perform the result judgment. Here, the determination information of the test program may include BIT matching information, information on an allowable range, information necessary for user determination.

The environment information module 260 of the test program operation processing unit 200 receives the necessary information for establishing the environment information for the test stored in the script file storage unit 300 through the second interface module 220 and performs the test. It is to establish the environment so that tests per UUT can be carried out, including additional information required. Here, the additional information required for the test may include an IP number, an instrument number, and test number information.

Therefore, the script file is stored in a separate script file storage unit 300, and the test information module 230 and the control information module 220 in the test program operation processing unit 200 store the script file stored in the script file storage unit 300. ), The decision information module 250 and the environment information module 260) are provided to each of the modules 230 to 260 so that a desired operation can be performed.

On the other hand, if the development of the additional test program through the general test program as described above, the new additional test program by using a script file stored by additionally storing only the script file for the additional test program in the script file storage unit 300 easily. It can be developed.

The test program development method using the script according to the present invention corresponding to the operation of the test program development system using the script according to the present invention will be described step by step with reference to FIG.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a test program development method using a script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, a plurality of test characteristics are analyzed and a script file having commonalities for each test is stored in a separate external script file storage unit (S401).

Subsequently, it is determined whether a command for developing any one test program is input from the operation management system (S402).

As a result of the determination, when any one test program development command is input, the script file stored in the script file storage unit is read (S403).

Subsequently, the necessary information necessary for the test, that is, the test information, the control information, the judgment information, and the environment information, is established using the read script file (S404).

Let's look at the S404 step in more detail.

First, to develop a general-purpose test program, it may include a test information module, a control information module, a judgment information module, and an environment information module, as shown in FIG. 3.

The test information module receives the script file required from the test information module stored in the script file storage unit and establishes the overall configuration of the test such as the test scenario. Here, the overall configuration in which the test is conducted means a program configuration for the test pre-procedure, in-test, post-procedure, and standby procedures.

The control information module receives the script file required by the control information module stored in the script file storage unit and establishes the control information so that the test can be performed through communication and instrument control. Here, the established control information may be information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, and information for controlling instruments (DMM, AWG).

In addition, the judgment information module receives a script file necessary for the determination of the test results stored in the script file storage unit, and presents the test program to the user through the interface module to the operating system to determine the test result and perform the test result. Establishes judgment information. Here, the determination information of the test program to be established may include BIT matching information, information on the allowable range, information necessary for user determination.

On the other hand, the environmental information module receives the necessary information for establishing the environmental information necessary for the test stored in the script file storage unit and establishes the environmental information so that the test for each UUT can be performed including additional information required for the test. Here, the established environmental information may include an IP number, an instrument number, and test number information.

Therefore, a script file having commonities for a plurality of test programs is stored in a separate script file storage unit, and the script file stored in the script file storage unit is stored in the test information module, the control information module, the judgment information module, and the environment information module. Each module is provided so that the desired operation can be performed so that the script can be parsed and tested.

As described above, when the various information necessary for the test is made, the established test information and the corresponding test result are provided to the operation system so that the operator can check the information (S405).

If development of additional test programs is necessary through the general test program as described above (S406), the method further recalls a new additional test program using the stored script file by adding and storing only the script file for the additional test program in the script file storage unit. It can be developed using the same method as in (S407).

Although all components constituting the embodiments of the present invention described above are described as being combined into one operation, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, although all the components may be implemented in one independent hardware, each or some of the components may be selectively combined to perform some or all functions combined in one or a plurality of hardware. It may be implemented as a computer program having a. In addition, such a computer program is stored in a computer readable medium such as a USB memory, a CD disk, a flash memory, and the like, and is read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing an embodiment of the present invention. The recording medium of the computer program may include a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a carrier wave medium, and the like.

Accordingly, the embodiments and the accompanying drawings described in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but are for explaining, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. . The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

In addition, although the test program development system and method using the script according to the present invention has been described according to the embodiment, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, those skilled in the art related to the present invention. Many alternatives, modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

100: operation management unit
200: test program operation processing unit
210: first interface module
220: second interface module
230: test information module
240: control information module
250: judgment information module
260: environmental information module

Claims (14)

In the test program development system using a script,
A script file storage unit for analyzing a plurality of test characteristics and storing a script file having commonalities for each test; And
When a command for any one test is input, the test file, control information, judgment information, and environment information necessary for the corresponding test program are defined using the script file stored in the script file storage unit to process the test. Including a test program operation processing unit,
The test program operation processing unit,
An interface module connected to the script file storage unit to interface a script file stored in a script file storage unit;
A test information module for establishing an entire configuration of a test by using a script file stored in the script file storage unit;
A control information module for establishing control information so that a test can be performed through communication and instrument control using a script file stored in the script file storage unit;
A judgment information module configured to present the judgment reason for the test result to the user and establish the judgment information of the test program by using the script file necessary for the determination of the test result stored in the script file storage unit; And
And an environment information module for establishing environment information necessary for a test using a script file stored in the script file storage unit.
The method of claim 1,
Test file development system using the script that the script file stored in the script file storage is stored in Excel or XML format.
delete The method of claim 1,
And a configuration established in the test information module is at least one of a test pre-procedure, an in-test procedure, a post-procedure procedure, and a standby procedure.
The method of claim 1,
The control information established in the control information module is a test using a script that includes at least one or more of information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, and information for controlling instruments (DMM, AWG). Program development system.
The method of claim 1,
Test information development system using a script that the determination information of the test program established in the determination information module includes at least one or more information of the BIT matching information, information on the allowable range, information required for user judgment.
The method of claim 1,
The environment information established by the environment information module is a test program development system using a script that includes at least one of information of the IP number, the instrument number, the test number information.
In the test program development method using a script,
Analyzing a plurality of test characteristics and storing a script file having commonalities for each test in a separate external memory; And
When a command for any one test is input, defining test information, control information, judgment information, and environment information necessary for a corresponding test program by using a script file stored in the memory, and processing to perform the corresponding test. and,
Processing to perform the corresponding test,
Establishing an entire configuration of a test by using a script file stored in the memory;
Establishing control information so that a test can be performed through communication and instrument control using the script file stored in the memory;
Establishing judgment information of a test program to present a judgment basis for a test result to a user using a script file necessary for determining a test result stored in the memory and to perform a result judgment; And
The test program development method using the script comprising the step of establishing the environment information necessary for the test using the script file stored in the memory.
The method of claim 8,
The test file development method using the script that the script file stored in the memory is stored in Excel or XML format.
delete The method of claim 8,
Wherein the configuration established in the step of establishing the overall configuration of the test is a test program development method using a script comprising at least one or more of the test pre-procedure, in-process procedures, post-procedure, standby procedures.
The method of claim 8,
The control information established in the step of establishing the control information, a script that includes at least one or more of information for LAN communication control, information for serial communication control, information for controlling the instrument (DMM, AWG) How to develop a test program.
The method of claim 8,
The determination information of the test program established in the step of establishing the determination information is a test program development method using a script that includes at least one or more information of BIT matching information, information on the allowable range, information required for user judgment.
The method of claim 8,
The environment information established in the step of establishing the environment information is a test program development method using a script that includes at least one of the information of the IP number, the instrument number, the test number information.

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