Adding Script Input Parameters

Scripts can receive data from a visual test in an input parameter, and, conversely, pass data to visual tests in an output parameter.

In the Properties pane, right-click and choose Add Input Parameter.
The Add Script Input Parameter dialog box opens.
Type a name for the parameter into the Name field.
Valid characters for parameter names include uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters and the underscore ("ABC", "abc", "_"). If a parameter name being added or edited is a duplicate of another parameter name, supply a unique name for the parameter.
Select a data type for the parameter from the Type list.

Silk Test Workbench supports the following parameter types:

Boolean

The parameter's value is either True or False.

Number (Double)

The parameter's value is a double-precision floating-point number, and is stored as a 64-bit number in the range -1.7E308 to +1.7E-307.

Number (Long Long)

A 64-bit integer value that can have a value in the range -9223372036854775808 to 9223372036854775807.

Number (Long)

The parameter's value is a number ranging from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. Periods (for a fractional/decimal value) cannot be used.

Text

The parameter's value is a text string. Text type values can contain letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation.
Leave the Default Value text box empty.
If left empty, the initial value of the parameter as set in the visual test is used. The value can be changed in a visual test or script if passed to a script. The value must be consistent with the type. For example, if the type is Number (Long), the initial value must be an integer.
Click OK.
The input parameter displays in the list of input parameters in the Properties pane.