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sanj
Super Contributor
9 years ago

why is referencing datasource inconsistent when compared to referencing test suite variable

ok when I reference a datasource I need something like: ${USAirportRefData#country} but when referencing test suite variable ${#TestSuite#timeZone2} Many times I left # in front for data source an...
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nmrao
Community Hero
9 years ago
1. # is required for referring to Test Case / Suite / Project level properties

2. # is not required if you are referring to a name of Test step.
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groovyguy
Community Hero
9 years ago

nmrao: Doesn't 2 in your reply only apply to TestSteps at the same level as the test request? IE, they have to be in the same test case? That is an important distinction. 

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    nmrao
    Community Hero
    9 years ago
    Most of the times, I use Type 1.
    Never remember using 2nd type.
    Thumb rule, which I follow, each test case independent. So, the case you mentioned does not arise or I never used as mentioned.
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      sanj
      Super Contributor
      9 years ago

      groovyguy yes data source is at test case level.

       

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        groovyguy
        Community Hero
        9 years ago

        So it's in the same test case as the request you are using, then the property expansion should always be ${DataSourceName#PropertyName}. If that's the case, are you saying you still get sometimes where that doesn't evaluate or returns a null/empty string?