Checking the results

Database compare

Compare the data in one file to that in another. Optionally, fields may be omitted from comparison, or aged using the same algorithm as the data setup tool. The values of mismatching fields are printed on an exception report.

Spool file compare

Compare the column data of one spool file to that of another. Columns may be omitted from comparison, or aged similar to the database comparison tool, with the date separator character being optional.

Program execution analysis

Capture and reporting of program statement execution analysis. This tool is used to verify that all modified statements in a program have been executed by the test data, ensuring the test script has adequately exercised the program under test.