Tally - XML Integration test.

Tally - XML Request / Response test using Tally.Developer 9.

Tally.Developer 9 

Tally.Developer 9 is a comprehensive development environment designed specifically for the language TDL (Tally Definition Language). TDL is the development language of Tally.ERP 9 and is used to build additional functionalities into the product. It enables the programmers to develop and deploy solutions rapidly with ease.

Tally.Developer 9 is an editor, a search engine and a compiler as well. It also provides the tools to compile a TCP, migrate an encrypted TDL file, translate a string and to send XML request to Tally to get the response in XML format.

The TDL code can be configured to run on one, more or all Tally serial number(s) while creating the TCP (Tally Compliant Product) file. This enables the developer to control license usage and minimize revenue leakage. 

Tally Connector.

Tally Connector allows to send the XML request to Tally/any application and displays the response received in the Response window. It allows to save the request XML and Load the XML request from a file. The response received can be saved in a file as well. 

Example : Request for a detailed Trial Balance in XML Format from Tally.

Step 1 : - Open Tally.ERP 9 -> Load Company -> Minimize Tally Application.

 

Step 2 : - Open Tally.Developer 9.

Step 3 :- Go to Tools -> Tally Connector.

 
Step 4 :- Open Tally Connector.

 
Step 5 :- Specify the URL of Tally.ERP9 or any other application which will process the request.

e.g., if the XML request is sent to Tally application listening on port 9000 on the local system, the URL “http://localhost:9000” is specified.

 
Step 6 :- The standard HTTP headers can be specified in the Header box.

 
Step 7 :- The request to be sent is specified in the POST text box. (Copy – Paste the request xml text).
Step 8 :- click on the GO! Button in URL ( Step 5 :- ).


Step 9 :- The response received is displayed in the Response box. The response received can be saved in a file using the Save Request button.