About Debugging Tests

In the debug mode, you can run test execution up to the specified breakpoint. When ReadyAPI reaches a breakpoint, it pauses the test run and allows you to examine the test state and property values.

To set a breakpoint, click the BP column next to the desired test step in the Details panel.

While the test run is paused, the next test step to be executed is marked with the icon. To execute only this test step, click . Also, you can start the test run to the next breakpoint by clicking .

To temporarily disable a breakpoint, right-click the breakpoint you need and select Disable Breakpoint.

To remove a breakpoint, click in the BP column of the Details panel.

You can pause a test step at a breakpoint only if a certain condition is valid:

1. Right-click a breakpoint and select Breakpoint properties.

   

2. In the Breakpoint Properties dialog, select the Conditional check box.

   

3. Write a Groovy script that returns true or false. When the script returns true, ReadyAPI pauses the test run.

   Note: If your script does not contain the return statement, ReadyAPI refers to the result of the last operation.

The Properties panel contains the test items’ properties and their current values. If a property value changes since the previous step, it becomes highlighted, and the asterisk (*) mark appears near its parent item.

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You can hide properties of test items you do not need. To do it, open the Filter View drop-down list and remove the selection from the properties of test items you want to hide from the panel.