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ilko01
New Contributor
3 months ago

Need to add a variable to a string

During my test, I need to save a created file under a unique name, so, the next time system will not complain about identical file names. The best way is to append an Epoch timestamp to the new file ...
  • MW_Didata's avatar
    MW_Didata
    3 months ago

    use the 'run script routine' function in a keywordtest to run script code. 

    then use the function 'set variable value' and set that to 'last operation result'.

    the returned value from your script is now stored in your variable.

     

    Alternatively you could also set a variable in the script itself:

     

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MW_Didata
Regular Contributor

Use the script code within your keywordtest, then use set variable value, and set it to 'Last result', now your variable is set to the return value of the scriptcode.

Or use a project variable and set that inside the scriptcode to the variable, just before return timestamp add this:

Project.variables.{yourvariable} = timestamp;

ilko01's avatar
ilko01
New Contributor
3 months ago

Hello, MV_Didata, I am a novice at TestComplete and am still learning to create robust test cases. Although your explanation sounds easy to understand, I am still baffled about what should I do.

When you said "use script code within your keyword test", did you mean inserting "Run Code Snippet"? If so, should I put the line from my example " let timestamp = (parseInt(d.getTime()-d.getMilliseconds()/1000));"?

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    MW_Didata
    Regular Contributor
    3 months ago

    use the 'run script routine' function in a keywordtest to run script code. 

    then use the function 'set variable value' and set that to 'last operation result'.

    the returned value from your script is now stored in your variable.

     

    Alternatively you could also set a variable in the script itself: