com.ibm.rational.test.lt.recorder.core.extensibility
Interface IRecordingComponentPrerequisiteValidator
public interface IRecordingComponentPrerequisiteValidator
Validates whether a given type of recorder or client can be executed on the
current RPT installation, and provides the user with advice in how to
obtain the required software if the prerequisites to launch the
recorder or client are not met.
Method Summary |
IStatus |
validate(String recordingComponentType)
Validates if the given recording component (recorder or client) can be
executed on the local machine. |
validate
IStatus validate(String recordingComponentType)
- Validates if the given recording component (recorder or client) can be
executed on the local machine. A typical test would verify if the
required software is installed, and if the version is supported.
Important: This method may be repeatedly invoked within a RPT
session. If the verification process is time-consuming, the implementation
is advised to cache the result.
- Parameters:
recordingComponentType
-
- Returns:
- A status, which should be either OK, or an error status. The
message field is used only if the severity is ERROR, and should guide
the user so he can install the missing software.
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