Create a Standalone COBOL Unit Test

Use this process to create a standalone unit test within a COBOL unit test project, to test native COBOL.

By default, this project is not linked to any existing source code from another project (see Create a Native COBOL Test Fixture that Directly Calls into Existing Source Code); it does not use the MFUPP pre-processor either (see Create a Self-Contained Native COBOL Test Fixture). This type of test fixture is primarily for you to directly populate with your own test code.

  1. While in the COBOL perspective, select the unit test project in the COBOL Explorer pane.
  2. Right-click the project, point to New, and select COBOL Unit Test.

    The New COBOL Unit Test dialog box appears.

  3. Select Program Unit Test, and then click Next.
  4. In the Containing project field, ensure it states the name of your unit test project.
  5. In the New file name field, type the name of your test fixture program.
    Restriction: Do not use the file name mfunit, as this will not run within the Micro Focus Unit Testing Framework.
  6. To create a standalone fixture file, select Create Unit Test from Template, then select Micro Focus template.

    You may have also configured your own templates; in which case, choose an appropriate template.

  7. Click Finish.

    The test fixture program is created within the unit test project.

The test fixture contains some auto-generated stub code based on the details specified. Some of the essential elements and additional configuration are as follows:
  • The two copybooks required by the Micro Focus Unit Testing Framework are copied into the project.

    Copybook entries in test code

  • The test fixture elements (test setup, test case, etc...) have been created using the name of the test fixture file in the entry point names.

    Sample test setup code

You can now start writing your test code; see Writing Tests.

Parent topic: Types of Unit Test