To specify the location of Data table to be used in your Test: From the QuickTest Professional menu bar, select FILE ? SETTINGS. The TEST SETTINGS dialog box appears. In the TEST SETTINGS dialog box, click the RESOURCES tab. In the DATA TABLE section: a) Select the DEFAULT LOCATION option to use the data stored [...]
Data table stores data either in: Global sheet: Provides a source for values that can be used by any Action in the Test. ACTION sheet: Provides a source for values specific to an action. Global Data Sheet: The global data sheet provides a source of values that can be used by any action in the [...]
A Data Driven Test runs a set of user Actions with multiple input values. Data driving enables one script to test Application functionality using multiple sets of data. Data driven tests eliminate the need for performing multiple tests and increases test coverage. The resulting enhanced speed, repeatability, and accuracy in test coverage frees resources for [...]
Parameters facilitate re-usability of an Action or a Test. By using parameters, you can record a test once and use it several times. Parameters enable you to run multiple sets of data. Note: An input Parameter is a placeholder for a value that is passed to the test during the test run. Parameter Types: By [...]
By default, KEYWORD VIEW in the QUICKTEST PROFESSIONAL window does not display the COMMENT column. To display the COMMENT column in KEYWORD VIEW: Right-click any column name in KEYWORD VIEW and select COMMENT from the menu. The COMMENT column is displayed in KEYWORD VIEW. Note: Alternatively, from the QuickTest Professional menu bar, select TOOLS ? [...]
You can change the name of the CHECKPOINT and make it more descriptive. For example, you can rename a checkpoint to distinguish a regular expression from other Objects. To rename a checkpoint, Right click on the checkpoint in Expert view or Keyword View and select CHECKPOINT PROPERTIES. In the CHECKPOINT PROPERTIES dialog box, in the [...]
Use a regular expression in QuickTest to search for a specific string format within the aut. QuickTest recognizes all those values in the AUT that meet the search criteria specified in the regular expression. A regular expression is a string of special characters that defines the conditions of a search. For example, in the Flight [...]
The value of some Objects, such as ORDER NUMBER changes from the original recorded value when the Test runs. In such cases, you must modify the CHECKPOINT to accommodate changing values. If you do not modify the checkpoint, the test fails. A Failed checkpoint is indicated in the TEST Results with a red X. The [...]
To add a CHECKPOINT after Recording a Test, you use ACTIVE SCREEN to select the fields for which you want to add Checkpoints. If ACTIVE SCREEN is not active, click the ACTIVE SCREEN button. To add a checkpoint from ACTIVE SCREEN: On ACTIVE SCREEN, right-click the object for which you want to add checkpoint and [...]
By default, QuickTest assumes the value that is generated within the Application under Test (aut) as a constant value. However, you can parameterize a value generated within the AUT. To add a CHECKPOINT during Recording a test: While RECORDING select INSERT ? CHECKPOINT ? STANDARD checkpoint. The cursor changes to a pointing hand. In the [...]