Minimum required information while reporting a bug

Introduction

The following items have been deemed as the minimum required information for reporting a bug for GXtest.

Firstly, we will go through the list of items, thereafter, a brief explanation will be provided.

List of Items

• Steps to Reproduce
• Error Screenshot(s) as necessary
• GeneXus Version
• GXtest Version

GXtest Designer

• All of the aforementioned 'List of Items'
• Test case export with its corresponding KB file ('.gxt' or '.xpz')
  • Take the following points into consideration:
    • A KB exported in ".gxt" format neither contains sensitive information, nor does it contain code;
    • What is does contain is a list with the name of the variable objects, and attributes from the screen;
    • Were you to require further information concerning that regard, refer to the following wiki page GXtest and the GeneXus KB.
  • Lastly, the KB is not mandatory, however, it is desirable having it for promptly working upon the reproduction and resolution of a defect.

GXtest Manager

• All of the aforementioned 'List of Items'
• Log file
  • The location for those files can be customized from GXtest Manager itself, once logged into the system go to:
    • From the GXtest Manager menu, go to Configuration --> Options --> Logging;
    • Once in the Configuration page, make sure to set the field Logging Enabled to Yes;
    • Afterwards, set the path in the field named 'Log Path Folder';
    • Last, click on the Confirm button to save and apply your changes.

GXtest Executor

• All of the aforementioned 'List of Items'
• Log file

GXtest Daemon

• All of the aforementioned 'List of Items'
• Log file
• Refer to the following wiki page GXtest Daemon Event Log. Not only does it provide a brief explanation about the service itself, but also, how to access the application messages.

How to Use Mantis

Additionally, in the wiki you will also come across with brief information for using, reporting and tracking a bug for GXtest.

It may be accessed at How to use Mantis