Lesson 4: Create a verification point with a dataset reference
In this lesson, you create a verification point with a dataset reference to check that the price for the CD is correct in the ClassicsCD application.
About this task
You use a dataset reference instead of a literal value for the value that you are testing in the verification point. Using datasets with verification points gives you more flexibility to test realistic data with your test scripts.
Procedure
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On the Recording toolbar, click Insert
Verification Point or Action Command (
).
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In the Verification Point and Action wizard,
drag the Object Finder (
) to $14.99, which is next to Sub-Total in the ClassicsCD application.
The amount, $14.99, is outlined with a red border. - If the Select an Action page is not displayed, click Next.
- On the Select an Action page, click Perform Data Verification Point to test whether the price of the CD changes.
- Click Next.
- On the Insert Verification Point Data Command page, type Price in Verification Points Name, and click Next.
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On the Verification Point Data page
toolbar, click Convert Value to dataset Reference (
) to use a dataset instead of a literal value in a verification point. (If you cannot see Convert Value to dataset Reference on the toolbar, make the page larger by dragging a corner of the page).
The dataset Reference Converter dialog box opens.
- In dataset Variable, type Price to replace the newVariable value as the heading in the dataset.
- Select Add value to new record in dataset to add the Price variable to the existing dataset record that you created in the previous exercise.
- Click OK.
- Click Finish.
Place the order and close the ClassicsCD application
Procedure
- In the ClassicsCD application, click Place Order to place the order, and then click OK to close the message that confirms your order.
- Click X in the upper right corner of the ClassicsCD application to close the application.
Stop recording
Procedure
![Stop Recording](../images/stop_recording.gif)
Results
Lesson checkpoint
About this task
In this lesson, you learned about verification points, creating a verification point while recording, and converting a value to a dataset reference.