Manage Test Data

Katalon Studio allows you to use data from multiple sources to run data-driven tests, including:

• External data: You can import data files in Excel and CSV format, or from database servers.

• Internal Data: You can input the data manually within Katalon Studio. You can decide the number of columns, rows, and what values for each cell.

Note:

• Starting from Katalon Studio version 6.3.0, you can configure variable binding to read test data values as the intended data types. For an example of Variable binding for Test Data with option bind into test case as string enabled/disabled, see Enhanced Variable Binding in Katalon Studio.

Create an Excel Test Data File

To create an Excel test data file, follow these steps:

1. Select File > New >Test Data from the main menu.
   The New Test Data dialog appears as below. Enter the name for your test data and select Data Type as Internal Data. Click OK.

   

2. Browse to the Excel file that you want to import into Katalon Studio.
   
3. Data from the selected Excel file is loaded into the preview section below.

   You can also choose the sheet you want to use.

   
4. Save the Test Data when you finish.

You have successfully created an Excel data file. This data file can be utilized in other configurations. For example, you can use it to input data for test execution when setting up test suites. See: Manage Data Binding.

Create a CSV Test Data File

To create a CSV test data file, follow these steps:

1. Select File > New >Test Data from the main menu.

   The New Test Data dialog appears as below. Enter the name for your test data and select Data Type as Internal Data. Click OK.

   

2. Browse to the CSV file that you want to import into Katalon Studio.
   
3. Data from the selected CSV file is loaded to the preview section below.
   
4. Save the Test Data when you finish.

You have successfully created an Excel data file. This data file can be utilized in other configurations. For example, you can use it to input data for test execution when setting up test suites. See: Manage Data Binding.

Create a Database Data File

• You have already set up your database. For a database availability check, refer to Supported databases.

• Your database is running.

To create a database data file, follow these steps:

1. Select File > New > Test Data from the main menu.
   The New Test Data dialog appears as below. Enter the name for your test data and select Data Type as Internal Data. Click OK.

   

2. Click Edit Query to open the Database Connection and Query Settings dialog.
   
3. Enter the connection details and the data query. Click OK.
   

   Starting from Katalon Studio version 7.0.0 and later, you can query data from additional database sources with the JDBC Driver field in the dialog. You can enter the ClassDriverName of the database with a library support connection (JDBC).

   Note:

   You can check Use global database connection settings to use the connection defined in project settings. See Database Settings.

4. Queried data is fetched and loaded into the preview section below.
   
5. Save the Test Data when you finish.

You have successfully created an Excel data file. This data file can be utilized in other configurations. For example, you can use it to input data for test execution when setting up test suites. See: Manage Data Binding.

Create an Internal Test Data File

To create an internal test data file, follow these steps:

1. Select File > New > Test Data from the main menu.

   The New Test Data dialog appears as below. Enter the name for your test data and select Data Type as Internal Data. Click OK.

2. In the Editor View, select the option to add a new column.
   
3. Select the option to add a new row.
   
4. Click on each cell to input the value for them.
   
5. Right-click to access the context menu to edit or delete the columns (or rows).
   
6. Save the Test Data when you finish.

You have successfully created an Excel data file. This data file can be utilized in other configurations. For example, you can use it to input data for test execution when setting up test suites. See: Manage Data Binding.