Set XPath checkpoints

Relevant for: API testing only

This task describes how to validate your test results against XPath expressions.

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Add a step with XML output

1. From the Toolbox pane, add a test step with XML output, such as String to XML.

2. In the Properties pane, select the Input/Checkpoints tab .

3. In the Value column for a step property, paste a source string or use the Link to data source button to link to a value.

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Set the namespace setting

In the bottom of the Input/Checkpoints tab, click the XPath tab, and indicate whether or not to ignore namespaces.

By default, the Ignore namespaces option is selected. If you plan to validate against a fully qualified expression, or if you need to specify a namespace prefix, clear this option.

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Add an XPath checkpoint

1. In the XPath tab, click the Add button .

2. Type or paste the expression into the XPath Checkpoints column:

   • To retrieve a simple XPath, click in the Value column, and select Copy XPath from the shortcut menu.

   • To retrieve a complete qualified XPath, click in the Value column, and select Copy Fully Qualified XPath from the shortcut menu.

3. Select the checkbox in the Validate column, select a comparison operator, and provide an expected value.

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