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sanj
Super Contributor
7 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
Champion Level 3
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.
sanj's avatar
sanj
Super Contributor
7 years ago

groovyguy yes data source is at test case level.

 

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    groovyguy
    Champion Level 1
    7 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? 

    • sanj's avatar
      sanj
      Super Contributor
      7 years ago

      yup 

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        groovyguy
        Champion Level 1
        7 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?