Testing allows you to check a simulation of the status as it will appear at runtime. The system always uses the inactive version of the status.
Changes to a GUI status become visible in your application only when you reactivate the status.
Testing a Status
The maintenance screen of the Menu Painter appears.
The system displays the Status Simulation dialog box.
If you do not enter a screen number, the system simulates the status using an empty test screen.
A dialog box that contains the window coordinates appears.
The system simulates your status.
Checking the GUI Status
The system allows you to perform Syntax, Consistency and Ergonomics checks.
The system displays the results of each check sorted by priority.
For more information about the Ergonomics check, see Using the Ergonomics Check .
Activating a Status
To activate a status, choose with the quick info text Activate.
When you activate a status, the system automatically checks for syntax errors.
You must correct all syntax errors in your GUI status before activating it.
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