Automate model-based testing with Rhapsody TestConductor

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Execute, verify, and manage test cases directly from your Rhapsody model. SodiusWillert helps engineering teams license, deploy, and extend Rhapsody TestConductor across the full development lifecycle.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What is IBM Engineering Rhapsody TestConductor?

IBM Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody TestConductor is the integrated test execution and verification engine within the Rhapsody modeling environment. It enables model-based testing directly on UML and SysML models, automating the creation, execution, and analysis of test cases for embedded systems.

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Automated generation of test architectures

IBM Rhapsody TestConductor enables model-based testing compliant with the OMG UML Testing Profile (UTP). This standard enhances the UML standard with test-specific notation elements, such as System under Test (SUT) or Test Context. IBM Rhapsody TestConductor uses the UML model of the system under development to generate UTP-compliant test architectures.

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Automatic test execution and reports creation

Automatically execute model tests at the simulation level or on the target platform (add-on required) with IBM Rhapsody TestConductor and feel confident that your model shows correct behavior in both scenarios. Test results are preprocessed and can be linked to tested model elements for traceability and coverage analysis.

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One-stop: SodiusWillert

Turn to SodiusWillert for your complete and perfectly tailored IBM Rhapsody TestConductor solution. Tap into our deep expertise acquired in many successful customer projects. We offer support for deployment, usage workshops, training, customization, individual add-ons or enhancements, and integration into your lifecycle environment. We want your investment in TestConductor to pay off.

KEY CAPABILITIES

What IBM Rhapsody TestConductor does

Rhapsody TestConductor provides a complete, model-driven test environment from automated test architecture generation to multi-level coverage reporting that is embedded directly in the Rhapsody toolchain.

Generate test architectures from the UML model

Use TestConductor to create test architectures for unit testing of a single class (object, file, block) or for integration testing of multiple classes. Choose between a black box or grey box architecture as needed to be able to observe just the external communication or the internal communication of the SUT as well.

Create test cases from sequence diagrams

From requirements described as sequence diagrams, TestConductor generates corresponding test cases to validate the implementation. These test cases can also be specified as sequence diagrams and are therefore intuitively and visually comprehensible. In addition, complete traceability can be established, from a requirement to the test case and the test result.

Automatic test execution

IBM Rhapsody TestConductor facilitates non-interactive execution and assessment of tests. Using test scripts, all TestConductor functions can be triggered via the API. For example, new versions can be tested and assessed automatically every night in a CI (Continuous Integration) environment without disrupting day-to-day operations.

Analyzing test results

IBM Rhapsody TestConductor uses colors to visualize test results, helping you to quickly locate relevant information in a results report. In a graphical representation of the test cases performed, all deviations from the specification are highlighted in color.

Test reports and coverage analysis

After execution, the results of the tests are displayed in an HTML report. IBM Rhapsody TestConductor stores all result data in the model where it is available for further analyses. By means of coverage analyses, you are able to determine how comprehensive the tests were with reference to the model of the system under development or with reference to the requirements.

BENEFITS

Why teams choose Rhapsody TestConductor

For safety-critical and regulated engineering programs, Rhapsody TestConductor integrates testing directly into the design phase and helps reduce rework, improve coverage, and provides auditable traceability from requirements to test results.

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Improved test precision

Save time and resources by precisely testing the modeled system with IBM Rhapsody TestConductor -- no more but also no less. Since the test architectures are generated from the model under development and test cases are described as UML diagrams, you gain the best possible test coverage of the system under development.

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Find errors sooner and faster

Don't wait to test until development is completed. Subsequent troubleshooting is time-consuming and bug fixing is expensive. With IBM Rhapsody TestConductor, you test early, alongside development, when errors are still relatively easy to eliminate. In addition, locating an error in the model is considerably easier than locating an error in the source code.

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Reliable, repeatable test results

Leverage the automated generation of test architectures and test sequences in UTP notation (UML Testing Profile) from your UML model and build the foundation for reproducible, reusable tests that deliver reliable and meaningful results -- again and again.

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End-to-end confidence from requirements to test results

Gain certainty for every single requirement, from specification to implementation to test. With IBM Rhapsody TestConductor, you expand traceability to include tests performed and their results. Tests are no longer a blind spot in your traceability reports.

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Meaningful reports at the click of a mouse

IBM Rhapsody TestConductor records the test runs performed and their results. Test activities are visualized as HTML pages, and the data is available in the model for further analyses, including the creation of customized documents with additional tools. Possible are e.g. coverage analyses referring to requirements, model, or source code.

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Seamless integration in the IBM ELM toolchain

As a native add-on to IBM Engineering Rhapsody, TestConductor operates within the same model workspace and connects directly to IBM Engineering Test Management, supporting a continuous, end-to-end engineering workflow without context switching.

OUR SERVICES

How SodiusWillert supports your Rhapsody TestConductor deployment

From licensing and initial setup to team training and long-term support, SodiusWillert provides the full range of services needed to deploy Rhapsody TestConductor effectively and sustain it at scale.

Licensing & Procurement

We advise on the right license structure for your team and handle procurement as an authorized IBM VAR. We ensure you acquire only what you need, at the right commercial terms.

Implementation & Configuration

Our engineers deploy and configure Rhapsody TestConductor in your environment, including ETM adapter setup, CI/CD integration, coverage configuration, and custom test architecture templates aligned to your modeling conventions.

Technical Support

SodiusWillert provides responsive technical support for Rhapsody TestConductor, complementing IBM's standard support with ELM toolchain context and escalation paths established through our IBM Platinum Partner relationship.

Process & Methodology Consulting

We help engineering organizations define model-based testing processes that integrate TestConductor into their development lifecycle from test strategy to coverage targets, including support for compliance with DO-178C, ISO 26262, and EN 50128.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhapsody TestConductor

Common questions about IBM Engineering Rhapsody TestConductor, licensing options, and how SodiusWillert supports your deployment.

What is IBM Engineering Rhapsody TestConductor and what does it do?

IBM Engineering Rhapsody TestConductor is a model-based test automation add-on for IBM Engineering Rhapsody. It enables engineers to define test cases directly within UML and SysML models using sequence diagrams, flowcharts, or source code, then automatically generate, build, and execute test applications. It measures model element, requirement, and code coverage, and integrates with IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM) for full lifecycle traceability.

Can we evaluate Rhapsody TestConductor before purchasing?

Yes. IBM offers trial licenses for IBM Engineering Rhapsody, which includes access to TestConductor. SodiusWillert can facilitate the evaluation process, help configure a representative test scenario using your team's models, and provide guided support throughout the trial period. Contact us to arrange an evaluation.

Does Rhapsody TestConductor integrate with IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)?

Yes. The TestConductor Adapter connects Rhapsody test cases to ETM test scripts, enabling execution of model-based tests from within ETM. Results, including pass/fail status and coverage data, are imported back into ETM, providing end-to-end traceability within the IBM ELM platform. SodiusWillert supports the full configuration and deployment of this integration.

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