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Parameters are embedded within the test specifications using the following notation:  ${PARAMETER_NAME}  or for Steps definitions and Unstructured tests,and <PARAMETER_NAME> for Gherkin.

This notation is used to reference parameters within the test definition. You can reference parameters on any in any text-based test step custom field, Unstructured definition, or Gherkin Scenarios.

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titleTest environments improvements

We have plans to improve how test environments are managed in Xray. It will be possible to specify or generate combinations of environments for different variables.

Please check our roadmap.

Defining a parameterized test

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Generic or Unstructured definition

  1. Edit the definition using the inline view within the test issue.
  2. To reference a parameter, you have two options:
    1. Start typing ${. If a default dataset is defined on the test, you should see a list of the available parameters. Choose the desired parameter using the cursor keys or mouse. The parameter will be placed with the text.
    2. Use the toolbar button ${. After pressing this button, and if there is a default dataset defined on the test, you should see a list of the available parameters. Choose the desired parameter using the cursor keys or mouse. The parameter will be placed on the cursor position.

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Gherkin Scenarios

  1. Create or edit a given step using either the inline view within the test issue or the steps dialog.
  2. When specifying a Scenario, to reference a parameter you should start typing <. If there is a default dataset defined on the test, you should see a list of the available parameters. Choose the desired parameter using the cursor keys or mouse. The parameter will be placed with the text.

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