Parameterize values

Relevant for: Keyword GUI components

This task describes how to parameterize values for a step using a local parameter or a component parameter.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • In the Keyword View, click the parameterization button for a selected input value.

    • In the Checkpoint Properties Dialog Box, click the Parameter Options button .

    • In the Parameterization / Properties Dialog Box (Checkpoints), select the Parameter radio button. If a parameter is already defined, you must then click the Parameter Options button to open this dialog box.

  2. In the Parameter box, select one of the following:

    • Business component parameter. Select the business component parameter you want to use for the parameterized value. The names of the available component parameters are displayed as read-only:

    • Local parameter. The details for the local parameter type are displayed.

    UFT One versions 2022 and earlier: When parameterizing checkpoint properties, only input parameters are available for selection.

  3. Specify the property details for the local parameter:

    • Name. Enter a meaningful name (case-sensitive) for the parameter or choose one from the list.
    • Value. Enter an input value for the parameter.
    • Description. Enter a brief description for the parameter.

The local or component parameter is displayed in the Value cell of your step. When the component runs, it will use the value specified in the parameter for the step.