Test Data Type: Runtime

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In Testsigma, Runtime Test Data allows you to save data gathered while running a Test Case. For example, you can utilise the Runtime Test Data Type to copy data from one page and confirm its presence on another page. The Runtime Test Data Type in Testsigma lets you dynamically store and use data during the test. You can keep this data as a runtime variable, making automated tests more flexible and adaptable.

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Prerequisites

• Before you begin, ensure that you have referred to the documentation on creating test cases, projects, test cases, elements, test steps, and test data types.

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Store Data as a Runtime Variable

1. Use the Store keyword in NLP to create a new step in the test case for saving a dynamic value as Runtime data.

2. Remove the test data placeholder, enter the text by storing the data in the text, and click Create Step to generate a runtime variable.

NOTE

During the first test run, the application stores the runtime variables and keeps them accessible for future runs. If you need to rerun a test that fails, the application will automatically apply the runtime variables from the initial run.

Example:

1. Use the NLP step Store the value displayed in the text box element field into a variable test data.
2. Click the element in NLP to select or create an element and replace the test data placeholder.
3. Enter the text to store the data in the text field.
4. NLP stores the value displayed in the text box with the UI identifier Email address Input (element) into the variable user-robert (test data).

NOTE

If NLP is utilized to store the test data value in a runtime variable, denoted as $|runtimeVariable|, the system will attempt to evaluate the runtime value represented by $|runtimeVariable| and then store in the result of the evaluation.
Example:
Store ‘title’ in $|runtimeVariable|
In this case, ‘title’ will be stored in the evaluated value of the runtimeVariable, not in a variable named ‘runtimeVariable’.

Alternatively, if the goal is to simply store the test data value into a variable without any evaluation, a plain text value ‘runtimeVariable’ should be used.
Example:
Store ‘title’ in runtimeVariable
Here, ‘title’ will be stored in the variable named ‘runtimeVariable’. Subsequently, in the following steps, the variable can be employed in NLP commands, such as entering $|runtimeVariable| in an element.”

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Use Runtime Variables in Test Step

1. Use NLP to create a new step in the Test Case and include a placeholder for test data.

2. Click the test data placeholder to replace it, and then select the $ Runtime from the Test Data Types dropdown menu.

3. A list of runtime variables already created in the project will appear in the Runtime Variables overlay.

4. Select the Runtime Variable from the overlay or search for a runtime variable and insert it into the test steps.

   You can also click the Switch Project button in the overlay, select the Project, Application, and Version, and use a Runtime Variable created in other projects.

NOTE

The run report will show the following error if you enter a variable name without storing a value. Always remember to store the value in a variable before using it.

No data available for runtime test data variable %s. Refer previous Test Steps in this Test Case or Test Steps in other Test Cases to know the variable names saved by using store(naturalText) action Test Steps. For more information on runtime data type, refer to the documentation on runtime data type.

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Example Use Cases

1. Bill Payment: After successfully making the payment, you need to save the system-generated Bill ID and use it in the next step for verification.

Action to use	Store the value displayed in the text box element field into a variable test data.
Actual statement used	Store the value displayed in the text box Bill_ID field into a variable billid_no.
Usage for retrieving the value	Enter $ billid_no in the Enteryour::BillNumber field.

2. SSID Creation for Router: You want to save the SSID used in a form on the first page so that you can insert it in a form on the last page.

Action to use	Store text from the element element into a variable test data.
Actual statement used	Store text from the element SSID into a variable ssid_no.
Usage for retrieving the value	Enter $ ssid_no in the Enteryour::SSIDNumber field.

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