Method of embedding configuration data in a non-configuration document

摘要

Embodiments are directed to a method of embedding configuration files in a document generated by a system, with the configuration file including settings associated with the generation of the document. A particular embodiment is directed to the embedding of configuration files of a testing system in a report document generated by the testing system. The configuration file includes system settings and external settings in association with the test results documented in the report document. For example, a testing system can generate a PDF report document associated with a test performed, and embed configuration files into the PDF report document. The embedding of configurations files in the PDF document can be done by using standard embedding mechanisms already available in the PDF file format and supported by most PDF viewing tools. The embedding of the configuration file can be performed automatically when the report document is generated.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of embedding configuration data in a non-configuration document generated by a testing system, comprising the steps of:
performing a test on a device under test with the testing system, the testing system configured to use one or more system settings among a plurality of system settings of the testing system to perform the test; generating the non-configuration document through the testing system, the non-configuration document including one or more results associated with the test, a file format of the non-configuration document supporting embedding of additional data; aggregating the one or more system settings into a configuration set; and automatically embedding the configuration set in the non-configuration document; and further comprising enabling a user of the testing system to rerun the test, said enabling including enabling the user to load the non-configuration document to the testing system.