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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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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? 

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    sanj
    Super Contributor
    9 years ago

    yup 

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      groovyguy
      Community Hero
      9 years ago

      The only time I've seen that is if my test case is not running the Data Source to load data. Did you try selecting the "Preload data if available" option on the Data Source?