Using vbscript constant as Operational Parameters when calling a "run script routine"

[scambias]

Hi,

I have written a vbscript function that uses one argument.

In order to simply the meaning of this argument, I created some vb constants (simulating a kind of enumerative behaviour).

I would like to use these constant when I insert a "run script routine" inside a Keyword Test, as argument for this function.

Is this possible somehow?

[tristaanogre]

What you would do is, when setting up the "Run Script Routine", in the parameter, select "Code Expression" and then just enter the constant in the format of "UNIT.VARIABLE".

[scambias]

Hi Robert,

Thank you for your answer.

I tried to, but it seems not to be working. What I get is an argument with "undefined" value.

By the way I tried also from a vbunit A to use a variabile myVar defined in unit B, by accessing with name B.myVar and it works.

[tristaanogre]

Can you post your code where you're creating these constants and then post a screenshot showing how you're attempting to use them in a Keyword test?

[tristaanogre]

Actually, just tried something in JavaScript.  You cannot call variables or functions in script routines as Code Expressions in a keyword test operation parameter.

So, in order for you to have access to those constants from a Keyword operation, you will need to expose them as some sort of global object...  This is where Script Extensions come into play as you can encapsulate your constants in a script extension as the properties of a Runtime Object... make them "Read Only" so they are kept as static constants.

The other option is to wrap your constants in a function that you could call and then set the result to a variable in your keyword test.  You can then use that variable as a parameter to any other function call.  But honestly, Script Extension is probably the way to go to make a more concise keyword test.

[scambias]

Thank you Robert,

I'll give a try even if I actually don't know anything about "Script Extensions". I'll study out this topic and let you know.

Thank you again,

Silvio

[tristaanogre]

Not a problem.

Actually, I'll be helping conduct a webinar next Tuesday on creating Script Extensions.  You can register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1015263030297249537

It's actually a relatively simply process but it's EXTREMELY powerful in my opinion... rather under-utilized, I think.

[scambias]

Thank you!

What a coincidence: I was registered to this webinar which was supposed to be last tuesday. I have registered for next tuesday.

Thanks again.

Kind Regards,

Silvio

[tristaanogre]

Yeah, I had to cancel on last Tuesday... had a family emergency pop up. Looking forward to the upcoming event!