A-Tool

Solution for test automation

A-Tool is Symbio’s light weight and quick startup test automation solution. Test automation with A-tool makes software projects more efficient and frees engineers to let them do what they do best.

A-Tool can be used in various areas of testing

Load and Performance testing. Data loading in databases, memory, disk.
Functional testing. Scripter controls handsets and checks results of operations based on bitmap checksum, text found on screen or results of various operations.
User interface testing. Scripter navigates through handset menus and user interfaces making sure that reference texts and bitmaps can be found in correct places.
Long period testing (Stress, Endurance). Device is tested over a long period of time and functionality is verified and memory leaks identified with built-in memory reporting.
Performance testing. Measurements of performance are done automatically and results reported accurately. Tests are always done exactly the same way.

Operation modes

Normal, running test cases in order from first to last
Random, running test cases in random, prioritized order
Loop mode, running test cases either in random or normal order for defined times*
Stepping mode for debug purposes*
Update mode, runs script and asks user to update not found bitmap checksums*

*A-Tool Professional only

A-Tool features

Connect between PC and handset via Bluetooth (max. 7 handsets) or USB
Can be run in multiple instances, each a separate testing session
No specific hardware requirements, lightweight
Can be run from USB-memory stick
Interoperability between Windows^® and mobile devices
Bitmap checksum calculated from reference screen
Text read from screen using OCR
Reading screen information directly from APIs (when possible)
Porting scripts between different handsets and platforms
Supports advanced structures such as while, if and variables*

*A-Tool Professional only

A-Tool License Model

1. Symbio A-tool Basic - Request a Free Download

Includes the most common features
Free trial license for up to 3 years
Cannot be customized, but can be used for creating test scripts for A-tool Professional version

2. Symbio A-tool Professional

All available features are supported for all platforms
Delivery includes delivery contract for first year of maintenance
Includes one day training

3. Symbio A-tool as a Service

Each Symbio test professional can use Symbio A-tool Professional in customer projects without any extra costs for the customer
Customization and new platform support are available
Project based work is quoted separately