Test starts another test

PanTau64 · Post by **PanTau64** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:29 am

Hi,

is it possible, that one test triggers anpther test tu run. For example, one test should start a external program, which analyzes a text file, only if the the text file ist there and if no other instance of the program is runn (to avoid conflicts). In the moment I have installed a test, which checks every 5 seconds, if the program is running. I guess this is not the best solution.

Any suggestions?

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:23 am

I think you may setup "Process" test as master test for another test, so your external program will be executed if specified process is not started.
If your external program does not return any valuable result to HostMonitor, use "Execute external program" action instead of "External" test method.
To check file availability you may setup another Master test or you may create BAT file instead...

Regards
Alex

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:25 am

PS "Problems and Bugs" forum should be used when HostMonitor (or another application) doesn't work correctly. Please use "Installation and configuration" forum for configuration questions.

Reards
Alex