Lesson 1: Creating a simple manual test script

Create a simple manual test script with two steps using the Authoring Editor.

1. Start the Classics Java™ application by clicking Start > Programs > IBM Rational > IBM Rational Manual Tester > ClassicsJavaA.
2. Start IBM^® Rational^® Manual Tester by clicking Start > Programs > IBM Rational Software Development Platform > IBM Rational Manual Tester > Rational Manual Tester. The Manual Tester window opens with a blank script in the Authoring Editor.
3. If the Authoring Editor does not open with a blank script, in the Manual Tester menu, select File > New.
4. In the Authoring Editor, make sure the cursor is to the right of the first step icon () and then type this text:

   Start the Classics Java A application.

   and then press Enter. Notice that the Manual Tester moves the cursor to the next line and adds another step icon ().
5. Make sure the cursor is to the right of the second step icon () and then type the following text:

   Did the ClassicsCD window open?

   and then press Enter.