Creating variables in the mabl Trainer

By storing data extracted from your test environment in variables, you can use the values in subsequent test steps to make your test more flexible and robust. The mabl Trainer supports generating variables from the following sources:

• String template
• Element property
• JavaScript snippet
• Mailbox variable
• Cookie value - browser only

Creating variables from a string template

Use a string template to create a variable from constant values, other variables, random values, or mathematical expressions. For more information on supported expressions, see the article on valid expressions.

1. Click on {x} > Create variable
2. Set the variable source to "String template."
3. Enter the string template pattern.
4. Give the variable a name.
5. Click OK.

Creating variables from an element property

If you want to extract a value from the page and store it in a variable, create a variable from element property:

1. Click on {x} > Create variable
2. Set the variable source to "Element property."
3. Click on the mouse icon to select an element on the page
4. Select the element on the page. If the element is covered by a different overlapping element, hold the shift key and press the up or down arrow to scroll through overlapping elements.
5. Select the Property that you want to store in the variable, such as "InnerText" or "Value"
6. Assign the variable a name.
7. Click OK.

Creating a variable from a JavaScript snippet 

To create a variable from the output of a JavaScript snippet, take the following steps:

1. Click on {x} > Create a variable.
2. Set the variable source to "JavaScript"
3. Create a new snippet or use an existing snippet.
4. Click Run to check the output.
5. Assign the variable a name.
6. Click OK.

Creating a mabl Mailbox address

For email testing scenarios that can be completed in a single test, create a temporary mabl Mailbox address:

1. Click on {x} > Create a variable.
2. Set the variable source to "mabl Mailbox address"
3. Assign the variable a name.
4. Click OK.

For more information on mabl Mailbox, see our documentation on email testing.

Creating a variable from a cookie value

In browser tests, you can store the value of a cookie in a variable:

1. Click on {x} > Create a variable.
2. Set the variable source to "Cookie value."
3. Select the cookie.
4. Assign the variable a name.
5. Click OK.

Learn more

• Types of variables
• Valid expressions
• Using variables in the mabl Trainer
• Managing variables in the mabl Trainer