Custom Checkpoints

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Objectives
After completing this chapter, you will be able to: Create a parameterized checkpoint. Compare captured parameter values with expected values. Use debug tools to investigate and cause failures. Verify that the reported error message reflects the state of the test.

Using a Custom Checkpoint

You use a custom checkpoint to: Capture and verify dynamic values in the test by using output parameters.

Validate the test outcome as acceptable or unacceptable by using a conditional statement.

Apply ReportEvent to report if the test outcome is acceptable.

Generating a Dynamic Value as Output

Setting a Parameterized Checkpoint Tree View Script View

Calculating the Outcome Value

Using Data Table Formula Capabilities

Run-Time Data Table Output

Adding the DataTable Object

Adding a Conditional Statement

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The Debug Toolbar

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Using a Breakpoint

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Saving Step Screens

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Summary
In this chapter, you learned how to: Create a parameterized checkpoint. Compare captured parameter values with expected values. Use debug tools to investigate and cause failures. Verify that the reported error message reflects the state of the test.

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Review Questions
Now answer these review questions. 1. What is the use of a custom checkpoint? 2. What is the use of a breakpoint?

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Exercise: Creating a Custom Checkpoint

Part 1: Record a test Part 2: Create output parameters to calculate variables Part 3: Use a formula in the Data Table

Part 4: Use a conditional statement to verify the calculation

Part 5: Report status of the PriceChk parameter

Part 6: Set a breakpoint and create a failure

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