How to Create Reusable Test Steps with Parameters

Objectives

In this tutorial you'll learn HOW TO:
► Add a new test step to the Test Step Tree
► Define Selection Time Parameters
► Drag the test step to the test flow
► Run your test by click

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How to ...

Add a New Test Step

Right click on any existing leaf to add a new sibling:

Give a name to the new test step using the window that will appear:

"ESL Script" button defines the new item as a script leaf.

Choose meaningful name to the test step.

Select "Selection Time Parameters" check box if required. You can skip this step and define the parameters later.

Click "Add" button to append the test step to the pre-view list on the right.

Define Test Step Parameters

Define Selection Time Parameters if you you choosed to apply the step 3 above:

Click to add a new selection time parameter.

Variable Name will be recognizable and its value available in your script.

Define default value.

This explanation will appear each time the test step is dragged to the flow.

Define parameter type: e.g. "File" will open the file explorer as user clicked on "Value" field.

Click OK to apply

Define more test steps if you need and click OK.

Write a Script

The Coronys ESL Editor will automatically start and generate templates of all new created test steps
At this stage you can copy the sources from the WEB tutorials.
Use ESL Editor templates, wizards and helps to implement your own test logic.
Press F1 for Help and API index.