APPLICATION DESIGN

Testing navigators
To test a navigator while you design it, switch to Testing mode to see if the simple action, formula, or script runs.

For navigators that perform multiple steps or complex tasks, split the process into several small tasks and create an action for each. Test and fix each small task first. When everything is working correctly, combine the formulas into one, and then test the automation again by creating a sample copy of the database and testing all navigator behavior. You can preview in either IBMR LotusR NotesR or a Browser to see how the action actually performs.

To test a navigator, follow these steps.

1. Create a new navigator, or open an existing navigator.

2. Choose Design - Preview in Notes or Design - Preview in Web Browser <Web browser>.

3. Highlight and click each object to see if it works correctly.

4. If the test produces unexpected results, close the previewed item and use the Windows task bar to return to IBMR LotusR Domino(TM) Designer.

5. Correct the problems and run the test again.

6. When the test shows no problems, close and save the navigator.

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