Dataset

Overview

A dataset is a collection of input data used for the parameters included in a test flow. First, you must define your test flow in the Flow module and ensure that the steps added to each scenario have a well-defined template. The templates for all the Steps in the flow will be used to create your dataset.

View

In the upper left corner, select your project from the Select Project dropdown list. Only the datasets associated with the selected project are displayed on the left pane.

Edit a dataset

To view or modify the details of a dataset, select the dataset from the left pane that lists all datasets associated with the selected project. You can change any detail by directly editing the corresponding field. Ensure to click Update after making your modifications.

Search

The search feature allows you to filter the list of datasets by providing a keyword or the full name of a dataset. Only the datasets that match the provided keyword or name will be displayed in the view.

Create a dataset

To create a dataset, click on the icon on the top left pane and enter valid values to the following:

After the filling out the following fields, it should look like this:

Field Name	Description
Dataset Name	Name of the dataset. Mandatory: Yes
Test Flow	Dropdown list displays all test flows defined in the Scenarios and Steps associated with it. Mandatory: Yes
Step Dataset Template	To view or modify a dataset template, first select a scenario and then choose the corresponding step. Next, select a template from all the templates defined for the chosen step. After selecting a template, the Request payload will be displayed. Mandatory: Yes
Source Type	Specifies the type where the parameter will get its value. Possible values are the following: `Default Value` — Value comes from the step dataset template or the user input variable submitted during the bulk dataset upload via the Excel template. `Project Variable` — Value comes from a project variable. Mandatory: Yes
Source Value	Specifies the value to be used by the parameter. To modify the pre-defined value of a project variable source, select a variable from the dropdown list. To modify the pre-defined value of a static variable source, directly enter the new value in the textbox. Mandatory: Yes

Enable or disable assertion

To disable an assertion and exclude it from the flow execution, untick the assertion.

To enable it again, just tick the assertion.

Sync dataset

When a step is deleted or added in the Flow module, the dataset will show a message indicating it is not synced. By clicking View Details, a list of the deleted or the added steps is displayed.

If you click Sync Dataset, the deleted steps will be removed, or the added steps will be included in the Dataset module.

Import a bulk dataset

The Dataset module enables you to import datasets by clicking the down arrow in the left menu and select Bulk Dataset import.

Enter a dataset name prefix, then upload the template file. If you need a template file, you can download one.

Download template file

You can download a predefined Excel template to format your data according to the specified guidelines. Once your data is formatted, you can upload it into the system. To download one, follow these steps:

Select a test flow and version from the Test Flow and Version dropdown lists, respectively.
All the scenarios used in the selected flow will be displayed. Make the necessary changes you need. To use different datasets with varying values, choose User Input from the dropdown, then specify a variable name.

Click the Excel Download button.

A new Dataset Template.xlsx file will be downloaded.

Optional. Enter one or more dataset names in the DatasetName tab, placing each in its own row.

Fill in the fields that require user input as configured in the previous step, ensuring each value is entered in the same row as its corresponding dataset name.

Delete a dataset

To delete a dataset, hover over the dataset you want to remove. An icon will appear. Click on this icon and select Delete.