You can define component, flow, and test parameters in the Parameters tab. This is the basic method for defining parameters. For user interface details, see New Parameter / Parameter Details Dialog Box.

ALM enables you to create input and output component parameters directly in the Manual Implementation tab as you define manual steps.

1. In the Business Components module > Manual Implementation tab, create a new step or modify an existing step, and position your cursor in the Description or Expected Result field.

2. Create the new parameter in one of the following ways:

   • Click the Insert Parameter button to open the Parameters dialog box. Enter a name, default value (for input parameters), and a description. For user interface details, see New Parameter / Parameter Details Dialog Box and Parameters Page. The parameter is added after the currently-selected parameter.

   • Enter a parameter name enclosed between three sets of angle brackets (<<<parameter>>>) to quickly create a parameter without defining a default value or a description.

While defining iterations in your flow or test, you can create many flow or test parameters at one time. For user interface details, see Create Flow/Test Parameters Dialog Box.

When you promote parameters, new parameters with the same name are created at a higher level. The Promote Parameters dialog box enables you to choose whether to promote component or flow parameters to the next level by selecting the parameters you want to promote. For task details, see How to Promote Parameters. For user interface details, see Promote Parameters Dialog Box.

Open the I/O Parameters dialog box to see a list of all parameters. For details, see I/O Parameters Dialog Box.