Part I: Developing Inbound Applications - Test vxml Files

Applications installed to the gateway are no different from other Tomcat web applications. To develop and test these applications, you can use any servlet/JSP tools you are using. List below are some simple tips for testing.

1. Check the gateway log file

The gateway log file (output.log) is under <install dir>/voicent/gateway/logs. Inside the log file, you should see a few lines about the initialization of the /td application.

WebappLoader[/td]: Deploying class repositories to work directory C:\Program Files\Voicent\Gateway\work\_\localhost\td
StandardManager[/td]: Seeding random number generator class java.security.SecureRandom
...

All Tomcat log messages go to this log file. If your jsp file contains runtime errors, please check this log file for more information.

2. Use a web browser to test dynamically generated pages first

You can use a web browser to test you application first. Tomcat server inside the gateway uses the default port of 8155. If you point your browser to

http://localhost:8155/td/timeofday.jsp

you should see the generated vxml file.

3. Use the command line simulator

For more elaborate applications, a simulator is necessary to have a fast turn around time for development. This command line tool is included in Voicent Gateway annual subscription.