Edit test environment directory properties

The properties window displays the test environment directory properties.

For test suites, he test Intention describes the area or requirement covered by the suite. For test cases, he test intention describes test conditions and expectations. Since the data in this field is stored in the suite file for the directory, intention can be entered for directories marked as suite, only. When the directory is not yet marked as suite, it becomes a test suite directory automatically after entering an intention text.

The "Clear file content" button above the Intention field can be used for clearing the complete text field. It does not delete the file but stores an empty file.

The Test check box indicates, whether the directory describes a test case or not. Test case directories contain a test file, which is usually empty. When activating the check box, the file will be created. It will be deleted, when deactivating the field.

The Suite check box marks a test suite directory. Test suite directories contain a suite file that contains the description for the test intention. When activating the check box, the file will be created. It will be deleted, when deactivating the field. In order to store intention description for test cases, test case directories are marked often as test suite, too.

The Attributes field contains extension attributes for the directory, which are stored in the attributes file of the directory. The attributes file is created automatically, when entering data in the field. Attributes have to be defined in the form

attribute_name=value

• The value must not contain line break. Spaces before and after attribute_name are considered as part of the name. Attributes can be accessed from within OSI functions by calling DirEntry::GetAttribute() and DirEntry::SetAttribute().
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The "Clear file content" button above the Attributes field can be used for removing all attributes from the attributes file without deleting the file.