A WATS Client converter plugin for importing test data from Standard Test Data Format (STDF) files to WATS.
This converter does not support WATS Client 5.1 or older, because that version uses .NET Framework 3.5, and this converter targets .NET Framework 4.6.2.
This Converter uses LinqToStdf. In order to compile, download both projects (LinqToStdf and Converter) from their respective pages, compile LinqToStdf in Visual Studio and add a reference to the compiled project in the Converter project.
You can download the latest released version of the converter here. See the Custom Converter section in the WATS Client Installation Guide for your version of the WATS Client for how to install a converter.
This converter uses the following parameters:
| Parameter | Default value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| operationTypeCode | 10 | Update to the valid operationTypeCode for your application. |
The project uses the MSTest framework for testing the converter.
It is setup with three tests; one for setting up the API by registering the client to your WATS, one for running the converter with a single file and one for batch testing.
The values are hardcoded in the test, so you will need to change the values to reflect your setup.
- In SetupClient, fill in your information in the the call to RegisterClient.
- In STDFConverterTest, fill in the path to the file you want to test the converter with.
- In STDFConverterTestFolder, edit the path in Directory.GetFiles() to a folder containing your test files.
- Run SetupClient once, then you can run TestConverter as many times as you want.
We're open to suggestions! Feel free open an issue or create a pull request.
Please read Contributing for details on contributions.
Symptom:
- Converter did not start after being configured.
Possible cause:
- WATS Client Service does not have folder permission to the input path.
- WATS Client Service was not restarted after configuration.
Possible solution:
- Give NETWORK SERVICE write permission to the input path folder
- Make a change in a converter configuration and undo the change, click APPLY. When asked to restart the service, click Yes.
Symptom:
- The converter class drop down list in the Client configurator is empty after adding a converter DLL.
Possible cause:
- The DLL file is blocked. Windows blocks files that it thinks are untrusted, which stops them from being executed.
Possible solution:
- Open properties on the file and unblock it.
Contact Virinco support, and include the wats.log file: Where to find the wats log file at the Client.
- Issues with the converter or suggestions for improvements can be submitted as an issue here on GitHub.
- Ask questions about WATS in the WATS Community Help
- Suggestions for the WATS Client itself or WATS in general can be submitted to the WATS Idea Exchange
- Sensitive installation issues or other sensitive questions can be sent to support@virinco.com
This project is licensed under the LGPLv3 which is an extention of the GPLv3.