Prerequisite tasks for recording iOS tests

You can test the native and hybrid iOS applications in Rational® Functional Tester by recording and playing back mobile tests on computers that run on Mac operating systems.

Prerequisite tasks for recording iOS mobile applications on a simulator

Before you can use Rational® Functional Tester to record a test for an iOS application by using a simulator, you must complete the following tasks:
  • Set up a computer that runs on the Mac operating system.
  • Installed Xcode and Command Line Tools for Xcode on your computer.
    Note: You might have to follow certain steps in setting up the project with Xcode if you experience any issue while you record or play back iOS tests. See Troubleshooting issues when testing iOS applications.
  • Installed the iOS applications that you want to test on the simulator.
  • Configured the iOS applications that you want to test in Rational® Functional Tester. See Configuring the iOS applications.

Prerequisite tasks for recording iOS mobile applications on an iOS device

Before you can use Rational® Functional Tester to record a test for an iOS application by using an iOS device, you must complete the following tasks:
  • Set up a computer that runs on the Mac operating system.
  • Installed Xcode and Command Line Tools for Xcode on your computer.
    Note: You might have to follow certain steps in setting up the project with Xcode if you experience any issue while you record or play back iOS tests. See Troubleshooting issues when testing iOS applications.
  • Signed in to the WebDriverAgent Xcode project by using the Apple developer account.
    Note: You must navigate to the <installation directory>/node-js/appium-server/node_modules/appium/node_modules/appium-webdriveragent folder and then follow the steps as described in the Setting up iOS Real Devices Tests with XCUITest portal.
  • Installed the iOS applications that you want to test on the iOS device.
  • Configured the iOS applications that you want to test in Rational® Functional Tester. See Configuring the iOS applications.
  • Connected and started the iOS device that you want to use for testing iOS mobile applications. You can connect the iOS device to the computer through a USB cable.
  • Provided the Apple Team ID and role details in the Apple Team ID and Role fields.
    Note: To enter the details, you must go to Windows > Preferences > Test Execution > UI Test Playback > Mobile Device tab.
  • Added the iOS real devices to the same developer profile.