User interface – Query editor

In the query editor, the queries for dynamic data selection can be stored for a test case.

Usage notes:

The queries are written in plain text. Using the plus sign at the bottom right (“Alt+Insert”), empty templates for the various query node types can be inserted.
The key combination “Ctrl+Enter” can be used to execute the queries directly.

Column editing mode:

The editor supports editing in column mode, where input can be made in multiple rows at the same time. The column mode can be activated in 2 ways:

• By holding the Alt key and clicking and dragging the mouse.
• By holding the Alt key and the Shift key and using the arrow keys.

This is helpful if you want to comment in or out multiple rows at once.

Syntax highlighting:

For support, the syntax (input format) is highlighted in color.

• Comments → Green
• Text values → Blue
• Fields (TABLE~FIELD) → 0xFF700
• Keys → Red
• Parameters → Maroon (bold)
• Query Node (YAML Document) → Light Slate Gray

Syntax error:

If a syntax error is detected during query execution, the corresponding line is highlighted.

Auto-completion:

When certain characters are entered, characters are automatically added for completion:

• $ → ${}
• ( → ()
• { → {}
• [ → []
• ‘ → ”
• ” → “”

The cursor is then automatically positioned between the brackets or quotes for the next input.