IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) Integration with Rational Functional Tester (RFT)

This guide delivers a comprehensive overview of the integration of IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) with Rational Functional Tester (RFT).

IBM Rational Quality Manager is a tool for software testing incorporated into IBM Rational CLM. It enables users to develop Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts.

By design, IBM Rational Quality Manager includes manual test execution and defect tracking capabilities through the IBM Rational Collaborative Life Cycle Management platform (CLM). Furthermore, it facilitates integration and performance of automated tests formulated with other testing tools like as IBM Rational Functional Tester, Selenium, and HP QTP. 

IBM Rational Functional Tester is a functional and regression testing automation tool that provides data-driven testing for GUI and web-based applications. It supports apps based on Java, Dot NET, SAP, and Siebel.

For Windows users, RFT provides full recording, playback, and execution capabilities. The created script is either in Java for Java users/testers, or Visual Basic Dot Net for users/testers using Visual Studio Dot NET.

RFT is integrated with Eclipse, providing testers with the ability to record, play back, and perform scripts designed in Java.

This piece highlights the integration of IBM RQM with IBM RFT for Java-based applications.

Installing Rational Functional Tester v8.6

For thorough directions on installing RFT v8.6, kindly consult the following URL.

Once installed, you will find that the RQM Integration Adapter has also been installed.

Setting up the RQM adapter

To put the RQM adapter to use with RFT, you must set it up. Initiate configuration by clicking on “Configure Adapter” and provide the required details based on your RQM installation.

Click on “Start Adapter” and you should see “Connected” shown in the Adapter Console TAB.

Minimize the screen, but avoid closing it during the entire integration process.

Recording a Sample Script with RFT

The image below presents a sample RFT script developed using the recording feature.

(Note: For a larger view, click on any image)

We will use the script above for integration with the RQM Test Case.

Generation of a Test Case in RQM

Generate a test case named “Place Order” and click OK.

Ensure to save the modifications after creation of the Test Case.

Bringing the RFT script into RQM

By default, you can directly link Manual Test Scripts to the Test Cases developed in RQM. To connect the RFT script to the created Test Case, it’s necessary to import the RFT-recorded script into RQM.

In RQM, select “Construction” -> “Import” -> “Test Scripts”.

Select “Select Adapter.”

The initiated RQM adapter will be shown.

Select “Next.”

In Step 2, provide the RFT Eclipse Workspace path along with the RFT project. The usual requirement is the path provided while launching RFT for script recording.

Click on the “Go” button. At this point, you should be able to select the automated script formulated using RFT’s recording function.

Select “Finish.”

Click the “Import” button after selecting the script to finalize importation of the script into RQM.

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