Output Options Dialog Box

This dialog box enables you to parameterize output values for a step using local or component parameters in the Output cell of a step. You can then use the output parameter value as an input value in a later step in the component, or in a later component or flow in the test.

To access

  1. In the Business Components module, select a component with Keyword GUI automation.

  2. Click the Automation tab.

  3. Click in an Output cell of a step that returns an output value.

  4. Click Specify parameter for output .

Important information
  • The default output type is Component parameter if at least one output parameter is defined in the business component Parameter tab. The default output name is the first output parameter from the Parameters tab of the Business Components module.
  • If no component parameter is defined, you must define one before you can use it to parameterize an output value. For details, see Work with parameters, iterations, and configurations.
Relevant tasks

Work with keyword GUI automation

See also

UFT One help

User interface elements are described below:

UI Element Description
Output Types

Enables you to specify the type of the output parameter: 

  • Component parameter. Configures the output parameter as a component parameter. The dialog box changes to the Output Options dialog box for a component parameter. The Parameter box displays the available component parameters. The information displayed is read-only. The icon is displayed in the Output cell.
  • Local parameter. Configures the output parameter as a local parameter. The dialog box changes to the Output Options dialog box for a local parameter. The Details area displays the name and description of the available local parameters. You can select a local parameter and specify the details for it, or create a new local parameter if needed. The icon is displayed in the Output cell.
Details

Displays additional fields for specifying local parameters.

Available when: Local Parameter is selected in the Output Types field.

Name

Enables you to enter a name for a new local parameter or select an existing local parameter from the list.

Available when:  Local Parameter is selected in the Output Types field.
Description

Enables you to enter a brief description for the local parameter.

Available when: Local Parameter is selected in the Output Types field.
Parameter

Enables you to choose from a list of component parameters and their descriptions. The details for the component parameter are displayed in read-only format.

Available when: Component Parameter is selected in the Output Types field.