Capture and Reuse Run Time data

Adding a Standard Output Value

You can create a standard output value from an object property value. When you run the test, Quick Test retrieves the current value of the property and enters it in the run-time Data Table as an output value.

To create a standard output value while recording:

• Choose Insert > Output Value > Standard Output Value.

The mouse pointer turns into a pointing hand.

• Click the object in your application.

If the location you clicked is associated with more than one object, the Select an Object dialog box opens.

• Select the object for which you want to specify an output value.
• Click OK.

The Output Value Properties dialog box opens.

• Specify the settings for the output value.
• Click OK to close the Output Value Properties dialog box.
• An output value step is added to your test tree.

  Creating Image Output Values

You can create an image output value from the property value of a Web image. When you run the test, Quick Test retrieves the current value of the property and enters it in the run-time Data Table as an output value.

To create an image output value while recording:

• Choose Insert > Output Value > Standard Output Value .

The mouse pointer turns into a pointing hand.

• Click the image.
• If the location you clicked is associated with more than one object, the Select an Object dialog box opens.
• Select the Image item you want to specify for an output value.
• Click OK.

The Image Output Value Properties dialog box opens.

• Specify the settings for the output value.
• Click OK to close the Image Output Value Properties dialog box.
• An output value step is added to your test.

Creating Table Output Values

You can create a table output value from the contents of a table cell. When you run the test, Quick Test retrieves the current value of a table cell and enters it in the run-time Data Table as an output value.

To create a table output value while recording:

• Choose Insert > Output Value > Standard Output Value. The mouse pointer turns into a pointing hand.
• Click the table. If the location you clicked is associated with more than one object, the Select an Object dialog box opens.
  Select a Table item and click OK.
• The Output Value Properties dialog box opens.
• Specify the settings for the output value.
• Click OK to close the Output Value Properties dialog box.
• An output value step is added to your test tree.

Example: Consider the following problem for flight reservation application:

Create a new reservation and verify the reservation details.

Hint: you need order number to verify the reservation details.

Steps to solve the problem:

1. Create two actions à Create New Order and Open Order.

2. Create an output value for the order number field in Create New Order Action.

3. Parameterize Order Number in Open Order Action.