2.1 Launching the Postman GUI


The following section explains how to launch the Postman GUI application in your dataspace environment. This is essential for running the built-in test sequences, as well as writing your own data exchange workflows. The Postman GUI is a prerequisite to further sections throughout this documentation.

Prerequisites:
Log in to your account
  1. Connect to your dataspace via DCV

  2. Click Show Applications (1st icon):

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  1. Open the Postman application by selecting this icon:

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  1. Log in to your Postman account (you can create an account using the link at the top of this page):

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After logging in to your Postman account, the Postman dashboard will appear.

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Import Scripts
  1. Import any Postman script either by dragging and dropping the file to Postman directly, or via the import function: File > Import > select files from the top menu bar.

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Execute a Postman test

Any imported Postman scripts can be found in the left panel:

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  1. Single-click any Postman script, then select the three dots (⋯) to the right and select “Run”:

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  1. To execute the Postman script, select the orange “Run Testbed_Guide” button.

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