Recent changes to Step Types

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:02:59 -0000

--- v13
+++ v14
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

-Internal Framework Step Types  | Brief Description
+######Internal Framework Step Types######
+Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
 [Data](StepType_Data)    | Loads a unique row of data from a Data Set
@@ -31,7 +32,8 @@
 [Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
 [PromptParam](StepType_PromptParam)    | Stops script and prompts for a value for a parameter, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts

-Application Step Types  | Brief Description
+######Application Framework Step Types######
+Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
 [TextAppend](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:49:13 -0000

--- v12
+++ v13
@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

-Internal Framework Steps:
-Step Type  | Brief Description
+Internal Framework Step Types  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
 [Data](StepType_Data)    | Loads a unique row of data from a Data Set
@@ -32,8 +31,7 @@
 [Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
 [PromptParam](StepType_PromptParam)    | Stops script and prompts for a value for a parameter, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts

-Application Framework Steps:
-Step Type  | Brief Description
+Application Step Types  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
 [TextAppend](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:48:13 -0000

--- v11
+++ v12
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

-Internal Framework Steps
----
-
+Internal Framework Steps:
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
@@ -33,10 +31,8 @@
 [FileCopy](StepType_FileCopy)    | Makes a copy of a file
 [Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
 [PromptParam](StepType_PromptParam)    | Stops script and prompts for a value for a parameter, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
-[Custom](StepType_Custom)    | Call a custom step type, should only be used for actions not covered by other step types, Generally this would not be used.

-Application Framework Steps
---- 
+Application Framework Steps:
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
@@ -74,3 +70,4 @@
 [LogIn](StepType_LogIn)    | Perform actions to log in to the application or get to login screen
 [LogOut](StepType_LogOut)    | Perform actions to log out of or close the application
     |    
+[Custom](StepType_Custom)    | Call a custom step type, should only be used for actions not covered by other step types, Generally this would not be used.

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:42:36 -0000

--- v10
+++ v11
@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

-           | Internal Framework Steps
----        |---
+Internal Framework Steps
+---
+
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
@@ -20,8 +21,22 @@
 [FormattedDateTimeString](StepType_FormattedDateTimeString)    | Returns a string containing a date information based on a given format
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
     |    
-           | Application Framework Steps
----        |---
+[XMLAddElement](StepType_XMLAddElement)    | Add an element to an XML file
+[XMLSetElement](StepType_XMLSetElement)    | Set the value of an element in an XML file
+[XMLGetElement](StepType_XMLGetElement)    | Get the value of an element in an XML file
+[XMLDelElement](StepType_XMLDelElement)    | Delete an element in an XML file
+[XMLSetAttribute](StepType_XMLSetAttribute)    | Set the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
+[XMLGetAttribute](StepType_XMLGetAttribute)    | Get the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
+[XMLDelAttribute](StepType_XMLDelAttribute)    | Delete an attribute from an element in an XML file
+    |    
+[FileFindReplace](StepType_FileFindReplace)    | Performs a fine and replace on a text file
+[FileCopy](StepType_FileCopy)    | Makes a copy of a file
+[Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
+[PromptParam](StepType_PromptParam)    | Stops script and prompts for a value for a parameter, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
+[Custom](StepType_Custom)    | Call a custom step type, should only be used for actions not covered by other step types, Generally this would not be used.
+
+Application Framework Steps
+--- 
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
@@ -59,16 +74,3 @@
 [LogIn](StepType_LogIn)    | Perform actions to log in to the application or get to login screen
 [LogOut](StepType_LogOut)    | Perform actions to log out of or close the application
     |    
-[XMLAddElement](StepType_XMLAddElement)    | Add an element to an XML file
-[XMLSetElement](StepType_XMLSetElement)    | Set the value of an element in an XML file
-[XMLGetElement](StepType_XMLGetElement)    | Get the value of an element in an XML file
-[XMLDelElement](StepType_XMLDelElement)    | Delete an element in an XML file
-[XMLSetAttribute](StepType_XMLSetAttribute)    | Set the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
-[XMLGetAttribute](StepType_XMLGetAttribute)    | Get the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
-[XMLDelAttribute](StepType_XMLDelAttribute)    | Delete an attribute from an element in an XML file
-    |    
-[FileFindReplace](StepType_FileFindReplace)    | Performs a fine and replace on a text file
-[FileCopy](StepType_FileCopy)    | Makes a copy of a file
-[Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
-[PromptParam](StepType_PromptParam)    | Stops script and prompts for a value for a parameter, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts
-[Custom](StepType_Custom)    | Call a custom step type, should only be used for actions not covered by other step types, Generally this would not be used.

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:41:07 -0000

--- v9
+++ v10
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

- | Internal Framework Steps
+           | Internal Framework Steps
+---        |---
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
@@ -19,7 +20,8 @@
 [FormattedDateTimeString](StepType_FormattedDateTimeString)    | Returns a string containing a date information based on a given format
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
     |    
- | Application Framework Steps
+           | Application Framework Steps
+---        |---
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:40:23 -0000

--- v8
+++ v9
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@

 Please click on each step type for a detailed description and examples of usage.

+ | Internal Framework Steps
 Step Type  | Brief Description
 ---        |---
 [Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
@@ -18,6 +19,9 @@
 [FormattedDateTimeString](StepType_FormattedDateTimeString)    | Returns a string containing a date information based on a given format
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
     |    
+ | Application Framework Steps
+Step Type  | Brief Description
+---        |---
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
 [TextAppend](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data
 [TextA](StepType_TextA)    | Alias for TextAppend

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:27:34 -0000

--- v7
+++ v8
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
     |    
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
-
 [TextAppend](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data
 [TextA](StepType_TextA)    | Alias for TextAppend
 [TextReplace](StepType_TextR)    | Sets the value of a text field replacing any existing data

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:27:05 -0000

--- v6
+++ v7
@@ -19,9 +19,13 @@
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
     |    
 [Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
-[TextA](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data
-[TextR](StepType_TextR)    | Sets the value of a text field replacing any existing data
-[TextFR](StepType_TextFR)    | Gets the value of a text field, performs a find and replace on feild contents then overwrites contents of field with new value
+
+[TextAppend](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data
+[TextA](StepType_TextA)    | Alias for TextAppend
+[TextReplace](StepType_TextR)    | Sets the value of a text field replacing any existing data
+[TextR](StepType_TextR)    | Alias for TextReplace
+[TextFindReplace](StepType_TextFR)    | Gets the value of a text field, performs a find and replace on feild contents then overwrites contents of field with new value
+[TextFR](StepType_TextFR)    | Alias for TextFindReplace
 [TextGet](StepType_TextGet)    | Gets the value of a text field
 [Date](StepType_Date)    | Sets the Date in a Date Field
 [DateGet](StepType_DateGet)    | Gets the Date in a Date Field

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:38:27 -0000

--- v5
+++ v6
@@ -48,15 +48,15 @@
 [Upload](StepType_Upload)    | Upload a file in the applications user interface
     |    
 [LogIn](StepType_LogIn)    | Perform actions to log in to the application or get to login screen
-[LogOut](StepType_LogOut)    | Calls another step sequence
+[LogOut](StepType_LogOut)    | Perform actions to log out of or close the application
     |    
-[XMLAddElement](StepType_XMLAddElement)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLDelAttribute](StepType_XMLDelAttribute)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLDelElement](StepType_XMLDelElement)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLGetAttribute](StepType_XMLGetAttribute)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLGetElement](StepType_XMLGetElement)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLSetAttribute](StepType_XMLSetAttribute)    | Calls another step sequence
-[XMLSetElement](StepType_XMLSetElement)    | Calls another step sequence
+[XMLAddElement](StepType_XMLAddElement)    | Add an element to an XML file
+[XMLSetElement](StepType_XMLSetElement)    | Set the value of an element in an XML file
+[XMLGetElement](StepType_XMLGetElement)    | Get the value of an element in an XML file
+[XMLDelElement](StepType_XMLDelElement)    | Delete an element in an XML file
+[XMLSetAttribute](StepType_XMLSetAttribute)    | Set the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
+[XMLGetAttribute](StepType_XMLGetAttribute)    | Get the value of an attribute for an element in an XML file
+[XMLDelAttribute](StepType_XMLDelAttribute)    | Delete an attribute from an element in an XML file
     |    
 [FileFindReplace](StepType_FileFindReplace)    | Performs a fine and replace on a text file
 [FileCopy](StepType_FileCopy)    | Makes a copy of a file

Step Types modified by Dave Amies

Dave Amies — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:33:14 -0000

--- v4
+++ v5
@@ -13,20 +13,43 @@
 [DSAppend](StepType_DSAppend)    | Create/Update an internal to script datasheet
 [DSSave](StepType_DSSave)    | Saves datasheet created by DSAppend to a file for reading by other scripts
 [Note](StepType_Note)    | Creates a log entry with the content of the note
-
+    |    
 [0rand](StepType_0rand)    | select a random number, then save as both an integer and a 0 padded string
 [FormattedDateTimeString](StepType_FormattedDateTimeString)    | Returns a string containing a date information based on a given format
 [MathParam](StepType_MathParam)    | Attempts to evaluate simple mathematical formulas
-
-
-
-[Step](StepType_Step)    | Calls another step sequence
-
-
-
+    |    
+[Text](StepType_Text)    | Sets the value of an empty text field, if the field contains data no change is made
+[TextA](StepType_TextA)    | Sets the value of a text field appending any existing data
+[TextR](StepType_TextR)    | Sets the value of a text field replacing any existing data
+[TextFR](StepType_TextFR)    | Gets the value of a text field, performs a find and replace on feild contents then overwrites contents of field with new value
+[TextGet](StepType_TextGet)    | Gets the value of a text field
+[Date](StepType_Date)    | Sets the Date in a Date Field
+[DateGet](StepType_DateGet)    | Gets the Date in a Date Field
+[Time](StepType_Time)    | Sets the Time in a Time Field
+[TimeGet](StepType_TimeGet)    | Gets the Time in a Time Field
+[Radio](StepType_Radio)    | Sets the value of a Radio Button
+[RadioGet](StepType_RadioGet)    | Gets the value of a Radio Button
+[Check](StepType_Check)    | Sets the state of a Check Box
+[CheckGet](StepType_CheckGet)    | Gets the state of a Check Box
+[Option](StepType_Option)    | Selects an option from an Option List
+[OptionGet](StepType_OptionGet)    | Gets the value of an Option List 
+[Button](StepType_Button)    | Click a Button
+[ButtonGet](StepType_ButtonGet)    | Get Value/State of a button
+[Table](StepType_Table)    | Select a row/cell in a table
+[TableGet](StepType_TableGet)    | Get the value of a row/cell in a Table
+[List](StepType_List)    | Select an item in a list
+[ListGet](StepType_ListGet)    | Get the value of an item in a list
+[Menu](StepType_Menu)    | Click/Select a menu item
+[MenuExpand](StepType_MenuExpand)    | Expands a menu item
+[Tab](StepType_Tab)    | Click/Select a Tab within the application
+[Close](StepType_Close)    | Close a window
+[Link](StepType_link)    | Click a Hyperlink
+[ContextMenu](StepType_ContextMenu)    | Invokes the Context Menu on a field (Right Click)
+[Upload](StepType_Upload)    | Upload a file in the applications user interface
+    |    
 [LogIn](StepType_LogIn)    | Perform actions to log in to the application or get to login screen
 [LogOut](StepType_LogOut)    | Calls another step sequence
-
+    |    
 [XMLAddElement](StepType_XMLAddElement)    | Calls another step sequence
 [XMLDelAttribute](StepType_XMLDelAttribute)    | Calls another step sequence
 [XMLDelElement](StepType_XMLDelElement)    | Calls another step sequence
@@ -34,9 +57,7 @@
 [XMLGetElement](StepType_XMLGetElement)    | Calls another step sequence
 [XMLSetAttribute](StepType_XMLSetAttribute)    | Calls another step sequence
 [XMLSetElement](StepType_XMLSetElement)    | Calls another step sequence
-
-
-
+    |    
 [FileFindReplace](StepType_FileFindReplace)    | Performs a fine and replace on a text file
 [FileCopy](StepType_FileCopy)    | Makes a copy of a file
 [Prompt](StepType_Prompt)    | Stops script and prompts for action, this can not be used in performance/load test scripts