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

[jg0888]

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>Z37464</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z37104</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z32160</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30336</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30312</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30288</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30264</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30240</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30216</employeeId>
<employeeId>Z30192</employeeId> 

</employeeList>

Is this possible to iterate through each of these employeeId values to then search based on each one with a different method?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

[Lucian]

Hey,

Doesn't it work out of the box with the XML Datasource?

[jg0888]

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.

[richie]

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

[Lucian]

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

[jg0888]

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

[Lucian]

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...

[sainandam]

HI @Lucian, Thanks for the update and i had a similar issue mentioned here.

https://community.smartbear.com/t5/SoapUI-Pro/ReadyAPI-Datasink-How-to-save-multiple-rows-from-respo...

expexcting a reply from smartbear on the bug and it would be great if they do a point release with the fix.

[jg0888]

@Lucian - Thank you for your help! I'll wait patiently for a response as well.

[Lucian]

Hey,

This is the answer I received for my support ticket:

Hi Ardelean,

Unfortunately, it's a bug. We have registered it in our system - RIA-7733.

I've linked your case to it to be able to notify you when it's fixed.

Regards,
Kirill Zakharov
SmartBear Customer Care