Default parameter from variable

Question

I have a KW test that takes in a parameter
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I can pass a variable from the Execution Plan, can I set a variable as a default value?

a_roskoshnyi · Answer

You can add a new table variable to your KW and fill it with values. Then, in KW itself, give the condition "if then" where to check the value of the parameter "URL" If no url is specified, take a value from the variable as default value.&nbsp;I myself often run KW tests with default parameters and there are different solutions for this. I'm just offering a one of ideas.

marsha_r · Answer

Now I can see what you are trying to do.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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That looks like something you should ask Support about.&nbsp; Seems like there ought to be a variable choice in there as well.
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Here's the support link
https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/message
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marsha_r · Answer

I'm not quite sure what you are asking, so I have a few answers&nbsp; 🙂
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Can you use a variable as a parameter value, yes.
Can you give a variable a default value, yes.
Can you have the test default the parameter value "if I give you a value, use that, otherwise use the default", no.
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Show us what you tried that didn't work and we can help fix it.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's usually easier and quicker to get you an answer if you share specifics.

lee_m · Answer

a ticket has already been opened I will update the community once they reply

lee_m · Answer

Still waiting for TC to answer but it looks like this is not possible.
You can either

pass in a variable to a NON OPTIONAL parameter
test for an empty parameter and assign it a variable&nbsp;

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https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/keyword-testing/editor/parameters.html
https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/keyword-testing/editor/variables.html
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Parameter default value

Optional
Specifies whether the parameter is optional, that is, if it can be omitted when the test is called from another test. Optional parameters must have a default value.

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Optional parameters always follow the required parameters in the parameter list and cannot be mixed with them. So, if a parameter is optional, all the subsequent parameters must also be optional.

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