Creating an ActiveData Test Asset

When creating an ActiveData asset, you either create a new file to contain the data used by the asset, or select an existing file that contains data to be used. To use an existing file, make sure the file exists and is available prior to creating the asset.

  1. Choose View > Asset Browser.
  2. Under Asset Types, right-click ActiveData and choose New ActiveData. The ActiveData window opens.
  3. Type a descriptive name for the asset in the Name text box. ActiveData asset names must follow Silk Test Workbench asset naming conventions.
    Tip: Giving the ActiveData asset the same name as the ActiveData file used for the asset helps to quickly identify the asset for test use.
  4. Click Browse to select an existing file to use as the ActiveData file, or click New to create a new file to use as the ActiveData file. The ActiveData file path and file name display in the File text box.
  5. Optional: Type a description for the asset in the Description text box. Use the description to indicate the type of file used as the data file, the type of testing being performed by the ActiveData test for which the asset is being created, or the application being tested with the ActiveData test. The description displays in the Asset Browser for any ActiveData assets that include a description.
    Note: If an empty data file is required, click Save and Close to save any changes and close the ActiveData setup window.
  6. Continue creating the ActiveData asset by setting read options for the data file being used by the ActiveData asset.
  7. Continue creating the ActiveData asset by editing the data in the ActiveData file.
  8. Click Save to save any changes, or click Save and Close to save any changes and close the ActiveData window.

The new asset displays in the ActiveData asset listing in the Asset Browser. You can use it in ActiveData testing.