File Function Type

You can generate and manage various file-related data. This functionality is useful for handling files with specific attributes like file extensions, MIME types, and file names. Creating diverse file data for different applications can make file-handling tasks more efficient and organized.

Prerequisites

Before utilising the different data generator functions, it's essential to understand basic concepts such as creating Test Cases and Test Steps and adding data generators in test steps.

Selecting File as a Function Type for Data Generator

1. Use NLP to create a new step in the test case and include a placeholder for test data.
2. Click on the test data placeholder. From the Test Data Types dropdown menu, select the ! Data Generator option.
3. On the ! Data Generators overlay screen, select the Type to Default. This will enable you to use a collection of built-in test data generators.
4. Select File from the Function Type dropdown list.

Extension

• Allows you to specify the type of file by adding a file extension. It helps in identifying the type of file.

MIME Type

• Allows you to identify the format and nature of a file using MIME types. It helps applications recognize the type of file being processed.

File Name with Directory Path

• Allows you to assign a specific name to a file, including the file extension. It helps in organizing and identifying files.

Generate Filename based on Provided Arguments

• Allows you to generate a filename based on specific provided arguments, ensuring customized file naming.