How do I Link Generators?

Description

This article provides basic instructions for Linking Generators to generate complex test data. For additional examples, please see one of the following articles:

• Linked CaseActionGen Design Pattern
• Linked ConcatGen Design Pattern
• Linked MultiWeightGen Design Pattern
• Linked SwitchGen Design Pattern

Note: For more information, please see Linked Generators Overview.

How to Link Generators

• Select the Domain and Attribute where the Generators should be linked.
  
   
• Click the Add Generator button to add another Generator to the selected Attribute.
  
• Select a Generator within the dialog window. Use the Filter field to search for a specific Generator.
• Click on the Plus (+) to select a Generator.
  
• The Generator will appear at the bottom of the table. An Alias can be added by clicking on the Pencil icon.
   
• Additional options are provided to the right of the Generator name for showing Generator references, deleting the Generator, changing the order of Generators, and replacing the Generator.
  
   
• For this example, 4 Generators have been linked to create a unique order number.
  
  firstSequence (RandomGen) - Generates a random 5-digit number between 10000 and 99999.
  randomLetter (AlphabetGen) - Generates a random letter from the alphabet.
  secondSequence (RandomGen) - Generates a random 3-digit number between 100 and 999.
  
  The ConcatGen is used to combine these values to generate a unique order number for a customer.
  
   
• The output would appear as shown below:
  
   

How to give a Linked Generator an Alias

By default, each Linked Generator is given a standard name (gen1, gen2, gen3, gen4, etc.). An Alias may be added to a Linked Generator for easier identification.

• Click the Pencil icon of the Generator you want to give an Alias to.
  
• Input the Alias into the text field and click Save.
  
  
   
• Your Linked Generator now has an Alias.