HP QTP : What is a Run-Time Data Table? Where can I find and view this table

Data like parameterized output, checkpoint values, and output values are stored in the Run-time Table. It is an XLS file which is stored in the Test Results Folder.  It can also be viewed in the Test Report. Click on View -> Data Table to display data table.

What is Text output & its use in QTP

A Text Output values enables to capture or to output text strings displayed in an AUT during run time. For example, suppose that you want to store the text of any error message that appears after a specific step in the Web application you are testing. You can create a text output value while recording or editing your test.

To create a text output value while recording:

1.   Highlight or display the text string you want to use for an output value.

2.  Select Insert > Output Value > Text OutputValue. The pointer changes into a pointing hand.

3.  In your application, click the text string for which you want to specify a text output value. The Text Output Value Properties dialog box opens.

4.  QTP creates a column (using logical name of object) in Global DataTable to store output value.

What is the difference between check point and output value

Checkpoint

Output Value

·        A checkpoint is a verification point that compares a current value for a specified property with the expected value for that property. ·        When the test is run, HP QTP compares the expected results of the checkpoint to the current results. ·        If the results do not match, the checkpoint fails & results of the checkpoint can be viewed in the Test Results window. ·        When Checkpoint is added, HP QTP adds a checkpoint with an icon in the test tree and adds a Checkpoint statement in the Expert View. ·        Checkpoint syntax - Window("Flight Reservation").WinComboBox("Fly To:").Check CheckPoint("Fly To:") ·        Insert -> Checkpoint -> Select the type of Checkpoint OR Right click the object in the Active Screen and select the type of checkpoint to be added.

·        An Output Value is used to retrieve the current value of any object in the application and stores it in a specified location. It can output values from text strings, table cells, databases, and XML documents. Unlike Checkpoints, no PASS/FAIL status is generated. ·        An output value is a value captured during the test run and entered in the run-time Data Table for use at another point in the test run. ·        When you create an output value, the test retrieves a value at a specified point during the test run and stores it in a column in the current row of the run-time Data Table. ·        When the value is needed later in the test run as input, HP QTP retrieves it from the Data Table. ·        You can output the property values of any objects. ·        Insert -> Output Value->Select the type of output value OR Right click the object in the Active screen and select the type of output value to be added.