> Using eValid with the Windows Scheduler
To fully automate a test, we were able to properly configure
eValid to be used in conjunction with the Windows Scheduler. We
were able to launch eValid, run the test, save the appropriate
log files and close eValid all automatically. With the use of the
scheduler, we were able to schedule tasks to be executed
automatically. All we had to do was retrieve the results.
(1) Selecting the Script/s to be Included
Select a script to be included as a service to the scheduler such
as text or image validations using the ValidateSelectedText and x
ySyncRect command respectively.
(2) Creating the Batch File
In your text editor (usually notepad) add the batch command
line interface to call eValid with the corresponding script
(more information on the different windows command line
interface can be found in the eValid Documentation).
e.g. eValid -b yahoo.evs -FE 15mins-event.log -PA Y -FM
15mins-message.log -PA Y -dd "C:\NT scheduled eValid
testing\"
The above command line example runs the script "yahoo.evs",
and specifies a name (-FE, -FM) for the event and message
logs, and appends (-PA) to the end of each log file in the
specified working directory (-dd "Path").
Save the file with a *.bat extension.
(3) Add the Batch File as a Scheduled Task
(4) Launch the scheduler or click on "Start > Programs >
Accessories > System Tools > Scheduled Tasks".
(4) Click on "File > New > Scheduled Task" to start a new task to
be added in scheduler.
(5) Once the new schedule has been added, rename the schedule and
double click the icon to set your preferences. Select the
appropriate path where the batch files which was earlier
created is located.
(6) To change the schedule of when the command will be executed,
click on the "Schedule" tab located beside the "Task" tab.
The scheduled task/s can be run daily or however often the
user feels it is necessary to run these scripts.
(7) The final tab, "Settings" lets the user have control of the
other options available to scheduler
(8) Once the settings have been finalized, click on the apply
button. provided the settings are correct, the scheduler
will prompt the user for the administrator password and
will not continue to add the created task if the wrong
password is supplied.
(9) Once completed, the scheduled task appears in scheduler and
will launch the program based on the settings specified.
You may also want to check the specified directory in the
batch file to confirm that the proper log files have been
created for the specific schedule created.
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