Creating a simulated element

To create a simulated element:

1. Verify if a simulation file is available that uses the relevant protocol. To do so, in the folder C:\Skyline DataMiner\simulations\, look for an .xml file with a file name consisting of the term “Simulation” and the name of the protocol.

   If no simulation file is available yet, it will first need to be created. See Creating a simulation file.

2. In DataMiner Cube, right-click the view where you want to create the simulated element, and select New > Element.

3. Enter the element name and protocol, like during the creation of a normal element. See Adding elements.

4. For the IP address and port, enter the localhost IP, 127.0.0.1, and specify a port that is not used.

5. Finish element creation as for a normal element.

   The element will be added in the Surveyor, and should go into timeout state after a short time.

6. Right-click the element, and select Actions > Enable simulation. The element will then restart and begin using the simulation file for its responses.

   Note

   • Make sure you only do this with elements for which there is a simulation file in the folder C:\Skyline DataMiner\simulations\. Otherwise, the element will become unresponsive.
   • Simulations of elements with HTTP protocols are currently not yet supported.

Tip

See also: Simulated elements

Creating a simulation file

From DataMiner 10.0.6 onwards, simulation files can be created in DataMiner Cube.

To do so:

1. Right-click the element for which you want to create a simulation file.

2. In the context menu, select Actions > Create simulation.

   A message box will appear to indicate that the simulation file has been created.

3. Click OK in the message box.

4. On the DMA, go to the following directory: C:\Skyline DataMiner\Protocols\NAME\VERSION\

5. Copy the file named Simulation_ELEMENTNAME.xml to the following directory: C:\Skyline DataMiner\simulations\

6. Restart the DMA.