Using the Dictionary Object

As an alternative to using environment variables to share values between actions, you can use the Dictionary object. The Dictionary object enables you to assign values to variables that are accessible from all actions (local and external) called in the test in which the Dictionary object is created.

You can view a sample test that uses the Dictionary object while testing the flight application. The sample tests located in the DictionaryTest.zip file in the <Installdir>\CodeSamplesPlus folder.

'In order to have IntelliSense for the Dictionary object, and have it recognized by other actions, it is added to the registry
Dim WshShell
Set WshShell =CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegWrite "HKCU\Software\Mercury Interactive\QuickTest Professional\MicTest\ReservedObjects\GlobalDictionary\ProgID", "Scripting.Dictionary","REG_SZ"
Set WshShell = Nothing

' After updating the registry, you must close and reopen OpenText Functional Testing.
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' Available methods
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' Exists
	GlobalDictionary.Exists(<Key Name>) ' Returns True or False

' Remove
	GlobalDictionary.Remove(<Key Name>) ' Remove a specific key

' RemoveAll
	GlobalDictionary.RemoveAll ' Removes all keys

' Add
	GlobalDictionary.Add <Key Name>, <Value> ' Create a new key and assigns its value

' Item
	GlobalDictionary.Item(<Key Name>) ' Gets/Sets a key value