Setting Variable Option in the Test

To set the variable option in the test, use the Test Property icon.

1. Create a new test or open an existing test.

2. Click on the Test Properties icon.

   Field or Control	Description
   	The test properties icon is located in the Test information group box.

3. Set the Variable Action field.

   • None (default). The test will not use persistent variables. All variables set in the test are only global to the current test run.

   • Read. The test can only read persistent variables from existing persistent variables in the PTF test database.

   • Write.

     The test can only write persistent variables to the PTF test database.

   • Read & Write. The test can read and write persistent variables from and to the PTF test database.