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bev77
New Contributor
3 years ago

Trying to select a random value from a data source

 Hi   I'm running a test whereby I fill out a form that requires first name, last name, email address. I don't want a data loop as I'm only completing the form out once.   I found this post which ...
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ebarbera
Staff
3 years ago

Hi bev77 - 

 

Would it be possible for you to send an image of the step in your testcase? My guess is it is some type of syntax issue .

 

Thanks,

Emma

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    bev77
    New Contributor
    3 years ago

    Hi 

    So I'm 1st setting a variable of 'CurrentNumber' to get a random number with this line of code

    Math.floor(Math.random() * 100) + 1

     

    Then I'm using the SetText operation with this command as a mode of Code Expression (which I'm assuming is the correct one to use?) to add the text from either a data table or excel spreadsheet that contains a list of names. I'm using the number variable 'CurrentNumber' to select the random name.

     

    Variables.Names("Name", KeywordTests.addEmployeePage.Variables.CurrentNumber)

     

    Hope this makes sense

    Thanks

    Ian