Calling a method

The EJB Beans pane of the Universal Test Client allows you to invoke methods on EJB classes, as well as other objects.

To call a method:

  1. In the Universal Test Client on the left pane, expand the EJB Beans or Object section to display all the methods.
  2. In the left pane of the Universal Test Client, select a method. The Parameters pane (right pane of the Universal Test Client) displays all the parameters for that particular method.
  3. (Optional) If the parameter is a primitive type, the field is enabled allowing you to change its value.
  4. (Optional) If the parameter is a complex type, such as a Collection, Enumeration, or Iterator, select an existing object or null from the Object drop-down list (for example if you are testing a JavaBean), or select a constructor from the Constructors drop-down list, and expand the parameter until you are able to enter a value in the Value column.
  5. Click the Invoke button to invoke the method. The Results section displays one of the following results of the method invocation depending on the conditions:
    • Displays the value if the method returned a value. It also displays a Work with object link that allows you to place that object into the EJB Beans, Objects or Classes pane. If more than one object is returned (for example a collection), it will also display a Work with Contained Objects link.
    • Displays an error message if the method threw an exception.
    • Displays a Method executed successfully message if the method completes successfully but did not have any value to return.
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