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jg0888
Contributor
7 years ago

How can I datasink all the values of a given parent when they have the same name?

I am currently trying to run a Data Source loop test that will pull multiple child values from one parent value:   Example:  <employeeList> <employeeId>Z62376</employeeId> <employeeId>Z3746...
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jg0888
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It works if I know how many employeeIds will be returned, and I create a property for each. I was just hoping there was a way to retreive all the information without creating a property for each column. (See attachment)

 

Also, I tried using a wildcard for the "Column XPaths:" but it would not return any values.

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richie
Community Hero
7 years ago
Hey!

I had a similar situation recently and i just created a large number of properties to get around this which is NOT an efficient, rigorous way of doing it. So if anyone knows an approach to handle this in a more rigorous approach i'd be very grateful!

Cheers,

Richie
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    Lucian
    Community Hero
    7 years ago

    Spent some time on it. I am pretty sure this is a bug. I created a support request for it. Will keep you posted!

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      jg0888
      Contributor
      7 years ago

      Lucian - Will the fix be for using a wildcard value in the Column XPath of the DataSource test step?

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        Lucian
        Community Hero
        7 years ago
        No idea. I don't work for SmartBear so I don't know what the exact problem is nor what the fix will involve.

        Still waiting for an answer for my support ticket...