Action Parameters, Global Properties and Run Properties are all helpful in avoiding hard coded values in different places in action logic and scenario steps. Here is a summary of their applicability.
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Type
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Use Case
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Example(s)
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Where to Define
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Applicable In
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Global Property
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- Defined at Project level.
- Used to represent data that is relatively static at the test application level, but may change occasionally.
- Supports variable data for data environments.
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- Defined in Resource Tab under Navigator
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- Action Logic
- Scenario Parameter Overriding
- Context Entry Point URL
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Action Parameter
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- Promotes Data Driven Testing.
- Values are set in the “Test Cases” belonging to the Scenario where the Action is used as a Step.
- Allows Data Type and Data List to specify permissible values
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- “Origin” for “Search Flights” Action
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- Action Level, Parameters Tab
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Run Property
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- Allows user to supply data at the time of execution.
- Used when data value needs to be decided at Test Run level.
- It is a “global” parameter applicable for the given Test Run
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- PNR number for "Cancel Itin" Scenario
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- Value is set in Run modal while kicking off test run.
- Configuration of the Parameter is defined in the Resources Tab under Navigator.
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- Scenario Parameter Overriding
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