To run terminal application automated test scripts under RFT, we need a third party that will help RFT recognize objects of green screen UI. For this purpose we use Terminal Extension component.

Up till now, Terminal Extension works only with RFT 6.1 under windows xp. There is an updated version that works with higher version of RFT and under windows Vista or Windows 7. However, I don’t have them. So I am obliged to use the extension under windows XP and with RFT 6.1.

After your administrator installs the extension, you will see its icon in the Rational Tester Perspective; as the figure shows:

1. Click on the terminal icon as shown in the figure.


2. Fill in the required fields as follows:
Host: Server name, this is the current server name.
Terminal Type: TN5250

3. Save the connection as .conn file for later use.
4. Now click Connect! You’re now connected to the system from within RFT. Now you’re ready to record, edit and playback your automated scripts.