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jly
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3 years ago
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How to use groovy script to dynamically store data in data source grid?

Hi, I want to use a groovy script to store data+time stamp value into data source grid. I think the steps are: 1) create data source grid step     stores the data 2) create groovy step    this ...
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  • ChrisAdams's avatar
    ChrisAdams
    3 years ago

    Hi,

     

    I think I understand what you're trying to do.

     

    Here's a mock-up of the test flow, as I see your requirements....

     

     

    The Groovy script needs a return statement....

    def today = new Date()

def formattedDate = today.format("ddMMyyhhmm")

log.info(formattedDate);

return formattedDate;

     

    I don't know what else you have in your grid, so here's an example that includes calling Get Date for each row...

     

    Important Note : There is a checkbox labelled 'Recognize grid content as plain test.  Uncheck this so ReadyAPI actually calls the Groovy script.

     

    In your API step, you can then pull values from the current Datasource Grid row using this syntax.... ${Data Source Grid#Prop3}

     

    Does that get you moving?

     

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    ChrisAdams
    3 years ago

    Hi,

     

    I can achieve your end aim, but not by storing the timestamp value in the datasource grid.  E.g. new test flow with Timestamp Groovy step inside the loop...

     

    I've update the Datasource Grid to remove the timestamp column.  E.g.

     

    I've update the Groovy to return timestamp (milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT).  See https://www.tutorialspoint.com/groovy/groovy_gettime.htm

     

    def today = new Date()
def timestamp = today.getTime();

log.info("In loop - Timestamp value is " + timestamp);

return timestamp;

     

    In the API step, you can pull in values from both the Datasourcre grid and the Groovy Step using the $ syntax shown elsewhere.

     

    Here's my Script log after running...

    But, I cannot think of a way to store each call to Timestamp groovy in the Datasource grid.  Sorry.

     

     

     

     

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ChrisAdams
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Hi jly ,

 

I might be misunderstanding your requirement, but I thought I'd achieved what you originally asked for.  My example above uses a Datasource Grid with some static values as well as pulling in values from a Groovy script step.

In the Datasource Grid, the static values will always be there and the values from the Groovy script will be refreshed every run.

In your last reply, you mentioned....

My original question was: "how to do STORE values in the groovy step into data source grid?"  Is this possible? 
If so - then I will add another property in the data source grid called currentDate.

If you look back at my Datasource Grid screenshot, The column for Prop3 shows how the result of the Get Date Groovy script is called.

 

E.g. with updated screenshot.... Note column three contains... ${Get Date - Groovy Script#result}.  When ReadyAPI iterates through the Datasource Grid, it calls Get Date for each row.

 

Again in the Datasource Grid, you can click the preview to show this....

 

In your Test flow, you have the Groovy script after the Datasource Grid step.  For my approach, the Groovy must come before any step that references it.

 

To reference the date value from the Datasource Grid in your API step, you can use the $ syntax.  E.g.

Alternatively, you can still just pull Current Date directly into you API step without getting it from the Datasource Grid by using ${Get Date - Groovy Script#result}

 

If I have misunderstood, then let me know and I'll delete this reply.

 

Hope you had a good Australia day!

 

Chris

 

jly's avatar
jly
Occasional Contributor
3 years ago

Hi ChrisAdams ,
Thanks for your help Chris.  I've re-arrange the steps and know the syntax on how to get data.
Also is it possible to call the groovy script each time the api is called?

At the moment - the groovy script is just called once (at the start) and then it loops the api step only.

What I"m trying to do is get a different time stamp - each time the api is called.

Let me know if I should raise another ticket question for this.
Jennifer

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    ChrisAdams
    Champion Level 3
    3 years ago

    Hi,

     

    I can achieve your end aim, but not by storing the timestamp value in the datasource grid.  E.g. new test flow with Timestamp Groovy step inside the loop...

     

    I've update the Datasource Grid to remove the timestamp column.  E.g.

     

    I've update the Groovy to return timestamp (milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT).  See https://www.tutorialspoint.com/groovy/groovy_gettime.htm

     

    def today = new Date()
def timestamp = today.getTime();

log.info("In loop - Timestamp value is " + timestamp);

return timestamp;

     

    In the API step, you can pull in values from both the Datasourcre grid and the Groovy Step using the $ syntax shown elsewhere.

     

    Here's my Script log after running...

    But, I cannot think of a way to store each call to Timestamp groovy in the Datasource grid.  Sorry.

     

     

     

     

    • jly's avatar
      jly
      Occasional Contributor
      3 years ago

      That again ChrisAdams.  

      Going by you screenshot - it is possible to have more than just api step inside loop.

       

      I’ll need to play around in ReadyAPI to find out how.

       

      When I do - I’ll post it on this thread - hopefully I can other newbies. 

      Many thanks ChrisAdams.

       

      Jennifer

      #StaySafe

       

       

      • ChrisAdams's avatar
        ChrisAdams
        Champion Level 3
        3 years ago

        Hi,

        You can have as many steps inside the loop as you wish.  I have some tests with over 30 steps inside the loop.

         

        I've also built tests with more than one loop and I've also built tests with nested loops.

         

        It can cope with pretty much whatever you can think of.

         

        All you need to do is make sure your Datasource loop steps points at the right datasource and the first step within the loop you want to call.