How do I use the RandomStringGen?

Description

The RandomStringGen generates a random string based on the lengths passed. The string can be letters, numbers, alphanumeric characters, or ASCII characters. It can generate unique, unpredictable, or non-sequential string values.

Use Case Examples

Some sample use cases include:

1. Creating Random Identifiers or Codes - Create random reference codes, user IDs, promo codes, or voucher numbers.
   • Example - UserX8h2Y, PROMO670837, REF90231
2. Populating Placeholder Text Fields - Fill text fields with random characters to test UI validation, form field limitations, etc.
   • Example - Filling a notes field with random strings to test character limits
3. Testing Field Validation Rules - Validate that a system can handle random, unexpected string inputs, such as special characters or variable-length strings.
   • Example - Test boundary conditions or invalid characters.

Generator Parameters

Items with an asterisk * are required.

• length* - Defines the length of a random string.
• stringType* - Defines how the given value can be modified (letters, numbers, lettersAndNumbers, specialCharacters, ASCIICharacters, or allCharacters).
• caseType* - Defines the ways in which the given value may be modified (All, CaptialCase, UpperCase, or LowerCase).
• seed - Using the seed will ensure that the same random data is generated each time data is generated.
• unique -Defines whether unique string combinations will be generated. The default value is 'false,' meaning that the same value can be generated more than once.
• include - Defines which characters must be included in the generation. It will also override the stringType selection.
• exclude - Defines which characters will be excluded from generation.

Example 1 - Generate a Random String of 15 Characters

In this example, the generated strings will contain numbers and letters (uppercase and lowercase).

Generator Configuration

The following generator parameters have been set:

• length = 15
• stringType = lettersAndNumbers
• caseType = All
• unique = True

Example 2 - Generate a Promo Code with 6 Random Numbers

This example generates the Value shown below:

Linked Generators

Three Generators are used to generate the desired test data:

• ConstantGen - Generates "PROMO"
• RandomStringGen - Generates random, unique 6-digit number
• ConcatGen - Combines PROMO with the 6-digit number

ConstantGen

Generates "PROMO" for the code.

RandomStringGen

Generates a random, unique six-digit number. The following parameters have been configured:

• length = 6
• stringType = numbers
• unique = true

ConcatGen

References the other two Generators to concatenate the values:

Example 3 - Random String Including Specified Characters

You may input the characters you'd like to use in the include text box to build a random string. When values exist in the exclude parameter, this will override the selected stringType. For this example, the string should include these values:

• Numbers - 0123456789
• Letters - ABGHXY (Uppercase)
• Symbols - #$@&

Sample Output

The following output will be generated in this example:

Generator Configuration

The following generator parameters have been configured:

• length = 10
• caseType = Uppercase
• include = 0123456789ABGHXY#$@&

Example 4 - 10 Digit String Containing Only Even Numbers

This example will generate a string of 10 numbers. All numbers in the string will be even.

Sample Output

The following output will be generated in this example:

Generator Configuration

The following generator parameters have been configured:

• length =10
• caseType = numbers
• exclude = 13579