AscentialTest Reviews & Product Details

Most visual components can be defined by simple drag and drop operations. Reusing the defined objects is intuitive. For more complicated components, Identifying windows and window components is flexible and powerful. Complicated test steps can be defined and reused, particularly helpful for test setup. Adding functionality to visual object classes has helped us extend features of AscentialTest.

The most valuable feature of AscentialTest for us is that it fully supports PowerBuilder

Product support is amazing. AscentialTest is not an easy tool to master but the patient and helpful support provided what I needed to get everything done and continues to be an essential and reliable resource. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Classes are not as object-oriented as I would like, but I am a programmer and not QA so I expect a lot. The interface has a lot of features and took a while to master, although even my part-time student programmers were able to master it and be very productive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We use the tool for several complex Powerbuilder applications. You can set up the Ascential Test test suite entirely in your own way. In the editor you can perform simple test steps on objects that you can simply indicate in a screenshot. On the other hand, you can also automate complete processes and call them in a test with parameters, or for example generate current test data with your own scripts. It is also very useful to save used test data and read it from externally stored .ini files. If you have a little programming knowledge, you can create a script for all kinds of common actions to simplify the construction of a test. For example, writing and reading test data to an .ini file. Or opening or closing a screen, clicking on certain buttons on the screen, etc. Interaction with an external database is also possible to prepare test data, for example.

There are various reporting options, but we prefer to log everything that is important ourselves in the output of the test, again using small scripts. So yes, you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want. Fortunately, there is an extensive help file available.

The Ascential Test interface is very extensive so it is handy to have an extra large screen. And not to forget, the support from Zeenyx is excellent! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a bit inconvenient that you cannot debug a test step by step. You will have to comment out test instructions to reach a certain phase in the test. But this is apparently being worked on at Zeenyx. Also managing the screen captures is sometimes a bit difficult if there are many screen captures and you prefer to have as small a collection as possible with all used objects. However, technically it does not matter how many screen captures you have. Also finding specific objects in a screen capture is not always easy, but it does not get in the way of working with the tool.

It is good to know that once the tool is running, the computer can no longer be used for other work, because Ascential Test simulates mouse movements and key strokes. Also, running in the background in a virtual environment does not work well (as far as we have determined) when the hosting workstation is used. It is best to use a dedicated workstation and run the test there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The full support of PowerBuilder applications and support other technologies as well like web applications. Easy to integrate. The object oriented method reduced the maintenance cost of your automated tests. Multiple options to organize your plan and your automated tests. The element recognition is really good and you have always a solution to detect elements just need to be inventive in rare cases. The support team is fantastic always responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface can be overwhelming to understand at first but it is intuitive and the learning curve is very satisfying and once you are comfortable with the tool, the options to automate test are great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s the UA server engine which allows us to work on embedded IE and Desktop based applications simultaneously. As ours is a healthcare application identifying the smallest icon in the scanned image was of significance which was resolved using render image concept which was very easy to implement.

We have been using AscentialTest from past 7 years and developed around 2k tests and each test takes around 8 minutes to execute. Host Target Model allowed us to run tests in parallel which made Smoke and Regression test smoother.

Maintenance of these suites have been efficient with the snapshot technology resolving most of the object issues at ease. This has allowed us to finish the regression within the sprint everytime.

The Customer support was at its best from both Matrysoft and Zeenyx. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, while working with steps, the UI appears more cramped because snapshots need to be opened in order to create the step Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AscentialTest's powerful path statement which has the ability to identify the custom tables and dynamic controls which is always the challenge in testing tools. It resolved most of our application challenges.

Features which best suits us are:

a) Advanced Element Recognition

b) Intuitive Test Creation

c) Reduced Maintenance

d) Seamless Integration

e) Exceptional Customer Support

f) Easy to Implement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface appears somewhat cumbersome occasionally while creating Steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The product works and does its job well. Zeenyx did an awesome job of supporting us with training, product onboarding, and ongoing support. We have expanded our licensing to do more tests and volume. Everything from Zeenyx and everyone at the company have been a pleasure to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The software works very well. There are a few tricks and fine-tuning steps that can be taken to smooth out the automations. These are sometimes unclear or have a steeper learning curve. Given the complexity of this tool that is expected and can be overcome with training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tool is fun and easy to use. Very customizable. Support is also top notch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

More options for creating reports would be nice (how and what things are displayed, etc.). Initial set up is quite extensive, defining objects for your application and creating steps (but that should pay off in the long run with less maintenance). The UI can be quite cluttered at times as there is so much information that needs to be displayed on one screen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The object oriented method helps you reduce the maintenance cost of your Test Sets. You can do automate and manual test on the same tool, and you can obviously run test on non visible objects. AscentialTest is the only tool to fully support PB applications, it also supports other technologies. Last but not least, the support team is always there to help you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be long, but once you are comfortable with the tool, the options for automate test are unlimited! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is very robust and intelligent. Once you understand the basics, it is quite intuitive making quick, repeatable tests. The customer service is prompt and extremely helpful. Works very well recognizing and implementing PowerBuilder objects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Small issue, but lack of Testing data persistence requires you to set up ini files and some configuration to pass data between Tests, as opposed to how it just works with Steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s been really easy to automate the same application TestComplete struggled with. I was able to created automated regression for two of our key applications in just a few months. I haven’t even taken their training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only challenge is I only have one license. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.