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Mithotyn
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6 years ago
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DataGen deprecated - Alternatives to define templates/multiline properties?

Hi all,   in our project (using ReadyAPI 2.6.0) we do need the possibility to define one multiline template per step with property expansion enabled. DataGen templates do have exactly the expecte...
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    Mithotyn
    6 years ago

    Ahh.... just read the release notes for version 2.1.

     

    the DataGen step will remain in the product, but will not evolve.

    With this, i think it is safe to use DataGen for templating purpose.

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richie
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6 years ago

Hi,

 

I don't know anything about this at all other than what I read maybe 18 months ago and a couple of quick tests around the same time.

 

It did say that the Data Gen step was being deprecated and to the use the 'Data Generator' Datasource option - I only had a quick play with it - but it seemed to be easier to use than the Data Gen step.

 

Also - I'd be surprised if SmartBear deprecated one step to replace it by embedding the equivalent functionality in another step if it restricted the functionality to a point that is lesser than the current Data Gen functionality.

 

I don't mean to be rude - but are you sure the Datagenerator Datasource option does NOT give you what you need?

 

Thanks,

 

richie