input / ouput parameters

[jove1776]

Hi folks!

A quick question as parameters are confusing me.

I have a test that creates a file that I need to upload into the system I am working on. The file creation works and is no problem.

The basic outline of the test is as follows:
2 actions
Action 1 create file
Action 2 process file


Action 1
1. Create the file
2. set a variable with the name of the file

Action 2
1. get the name of the file (from action 1) and process this


So I need to somehow pass this name from the first action to the second action.

How do I do this? I did try using the following:

Going to the action properties of action 1 and setting an output parameter

name : filename - type string

And then going to the action 2 properties and setting the input parameter

name infile - type string


How do I accomplish this task do I need datatable for this or can it be done with variables?

[manishbhalshankar]

Hi Jove,

Save the file name in DataTable by using DataTable.GlobalSheet.AddParameter and then fetch it form Action 2.

[jove1776]

Hi manish,

Sorry for the slow response I did manage to get the datatable populated with my value like you said.

Thanks!

[sreekanth chilam]

Hi jove1776,

You can use any one of the following to complete your task
1. Environment Variables
2. Output values
3. Action Parameters
4. Dictionary Objects

Example:
Action1:

Code:

Filename_created="sample file which got created"
Environment("FileName")=Filename_created

Action2:
'Retrieve the name of the file using the above environment variable as shown below.

Code:

FileTobeProcessed=Environment("FileName")

' write the code for processing the file