Passing variables between tests in TTS

In all the automation suites general requirements is passing data from one method/test to another method/test.

In TTS you can achieve this behavior in three ways

1. In Telerik Test Studio, for each Telerik test we have an option called 'InheritParentDataSource' property. Once we set this property child test calling can access this variable.

 2. Using Extracted Variables - These are stored in a global data dictionary and exist for the entire life of the test. Both child tests and parent tests have access to these variables.

You can achieve this in two ways

•   Using Recording steps.

1.      Start recorder and enable 'Highlight Element'

2.      Select the desired element, choose Quick Steps > Extract - text contains entry. This adds the Extracted step to the test. In the test drill down the extracted step and set desired DataBindVariableName. (Step 1)

3.      Record the step where you want to use this extracted variable.

4.      In the test, select the step where you want to set the text. (Step 2)

5.      In the properties pane click the 'Bindings' drop down. and select the extracted variable from the value drop down list (Step 3) 

6.   Click Set.

   

• Using Coded Step

 In the telerik test add Script Step and use below variables for setting and getting values via code. 

  Example :
    string name = "Test Automation";
    SetExtractedValue("extractedID", name);
    Object nameVal = GetExtractedValue("extractedID");

   
3. Writing your own custom code. ex: Create a global variable in code which can be accessed anywhere in the code.