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Siebel Business Process Framework: Workflow Guide > Testing a Workflow Process > About the Testing Tools > Process SimulatorThe Process Simulator is a simulation tool that allows you to step through a workflow process while you view the results of each step. Simulating a workflow process before you deploy it to your production environment helps to verify that the workflow process produces the expected results.
Using the Process Simulator with Different Workflow ModesYou can use the Process Simulator to test most workflow processes in Siebel Tools. You can use it to test a workflow process that runs in the Siebel client, including a service workflow process, a 7.0 flow workflow process, an interactive workflow process, or a workflow process that a run-time event starts. You cannot use the Process Simulator to test a long-running workflow process or a workflow process that involves a server component. Using the Process Simulator with a Server ComponentYou cannot use the Process Simulator to test a workflow process that involves a server component. For example: If a workflow process that involves a server component runs in the Process Simulator, then incorrect behavior results. To test a workflow process that involves a server component, you must deploy it to the run-time environment, and then test it in a Siebel client that is connected to the Siebel Server. Using the Process Simulator to Start a Workflow ProcessYou can use the Process Simulator to start a workflow process in Siebel Tools, and then immediately test and debug it. You can debug workflow process steps while you define them in Siebel Tools. If you use the Process Simulator to start a workflow process, then Siebel Tools can run it in the Application Object Manager (AOM) or in the Workflow Process Manager server session, depending on specific parameters. Because some workflow processes that can run in the Workflow Process Manager server session might not run correctly in the Application Object Manager, it is possible that you cannot simulate every workflow process. For more information, see Starting a Workflow Process. Preparing the Simulator for Use with a ScriptYou can use the Process Simulator with a workflow process that references a business service or a business component that contains a script. If this script includes a breakpoint, and if the Arguments field in the Siebel Tools debug configuration contains To prepare the simulator for use with a script
For more information, see Using Siebel Tools. Using the Watch WindowThe Process Simulator includes a Watch window that dynamically displays values for the business component and process properties of the workflow process. For more information about:
Guidelines for Using the Watch WindowIf you use the Watch window, then it is recommended that you use the following guidelines:
Property Set of the Watch WindowSiebel Tools displays values that the simulation modifies in the Watch window as each step finishes during the simulation. Table 24 describes information that is available in the Watch window. |
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