Can we make the lab template make to run the tests by attaching test suite and also with .vsdmi using through build deploy test process

Question

Can we make the lab template make to run the tests by attaching test suite and also with .vsdmi using through  build deploy test process?

Answer 1

hi, there're a couple of questions need clarify:

1. Do you use LabDefaultTemplate in build definition?
2. Can you elaborate with more details about "run the tests by attaching test suite and also with .vsdmi using "?

Best Regards, I'll try my best to assist.

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Forrest Guo | MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us

Answer 2

Thank you for your quick response.

1. Yes

2. Currently we are running the coded ui tests through build process using lab template. In the edit build definition, I see the option to select the test suite. But I don't see the option to select .vsdmi file. Is there a way get the option on to attach the .vsdmi file ?

Answer 3

Hi, the settings are in build definition. While we edit the build definition, go to Process tab -> Basic node -> Test Assembly, click on the eclipse button(...) we get Add/Edit test button. From there we get the Test metadata file(vsmdi) option.

I'm with TFS2010, please let me know if there's anything unclear, I'll try to assist.

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Forrest Guo | MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us

Answer 4

Thank you Forrest Guo.

Under Basic node, I see only Build number format, Logging verbosity . I don't see the Test Assembly there.

Answer 5

You will get the option which Forrest mentioned if you are using DefaultTemplate.xaml

If you are using LabDefaultTemplate.xaml, you will have to select test suites ebcause it creates test runs based on the test suites using tcm command, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff942469.aspx

Thanks,

Anuj

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http://www.anujchaudhary.com

Answer 6

Oops, my bad.  The settings above is for DefaultTemplate.xaml. We will have to specify test suite.

Specifying .vsmdi is not supported.

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Forrest Guo | MSDN Community Support | Feedback to us