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How can I run unit tests for "graphical” programs on a Appveyor macos build

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servoz

28 Sep, 2021 10:26 AM

I am trying to use windows, linux and macos Appveyor builds to run unit tests on scripts using PyQt5, with the same appveyor.yml.

• For windows it works without configuring anything.

• For linux, it works fine using xfvb:

install:
    - Xvfb&
test_script:
    - xvfb-run python3 test.py -v

• For macOS I can't find the solution. It seems the macos desktop interface is not based on X11. Since Xvfb implements a virtual X11 display, it can only be used to run X11 applications; none of which are installed by default on macOS.

How can I run unit tests for "graphical” programs on a Appveyor macos build ?

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 28 Sep, 2021 03:35 PM

   

   It should be working "as is" on macOS, no?

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2. 2 Posted by servoz on 28 Sep, 2021 04:38 PM

   

   I think you are right.
   I think my problem is something else!
   I had other issues to deal with before I looked at this one.
   I'll start investigating..
   However, with macos I see this message:
   Unable to create basic Accelerated OpenGL renderer. Core Image is now using the software OpenGL renderer. This will be slow.
   I think this is just a warning ?
   I'll keep you posted on how it goes. Thanks for your support !

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 28 Sep, 2021 05:14 PM

   

   Well, I guess "Accelerated OpenGL renderer" relies on GPU which is not available in VM.

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4. 4 Posted by servoz on 29 Sep, 2021 03:22 PM

   

   you are totally right!
   I was able to ssh into the build and there was another problem that had nothing to do with this ticket !!!!
   Indeed, "graphical” programs on a Appveyor macos build works without doing anything.
   The build works perfectly well now.
   Good evening

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5. servoz closed this discussion on 29 Sep, 2021 03:22 PM.