Start Timer

Purpose

This action sets a timer to control when a test case will start. The value in the "value" field determines the timing in seconds. A negative value (e.g., -5) triggers the action 5 seconds earlier, while a positive value (e.g, 5) delays execution by 5 seconds. This allows precise control over test case timing in relation to other actions or events.

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Scenarios

Scenario 1

Title:

Delay the execution of a test case by 5 seconds
Test case link: TEST-8014 Start Timer

Scenario Overview:

A user needs to delay the execution of a test case to ensure that other prerequisite actions are completed. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Start Timer" action with a positive value to introduce a delay before execution.

Steps to Follow:

1. Prepare the test case with prerequisite actions.
2. Use the "Start Timer" action with a positive value (e.g., 5 seconds).
3. Verify that the test case starts 5 seconds later than the specified trigger.

Actions:

• Input parameters:
  • Common action: start timer.
  • Value: 5.

Expected Result:

• The test case begins 5 seconds later than the trigger point.

Common Errors and Fixes:

• Error: The timer does not function as expected.
  • Fix: Ensure the value field is correctly formatted and contains an integer.

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Scenario 2

Title:

Trigger the test case 5 seconds earlier
Test case link: TEST-8014 Start Timer

Scenario Overview:

A user wants to ensure a test case starts 5 seconds before its regular schedule to synchronize with other events. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Start Timer" action with a negative value.

Steps to Follow:

1. Prepare the test case with prerequisite actions.
2. Use the "Start Timer" action with a negative value (e.g., -5).
3. Verify that the test case starts 5 seconds earlier than the specified trigger.

Actions:

• Input parameters:
  • Common action: start timer.
  • Value: -5.

Expected Result:

• The test case begins 5 seconds earlier than the trigger point.

Common Errors and Fixes:

• Error: The timer fails to execute the action.
  • Fix: Ensure the value field is properly formatted as an integer and allows negative values.

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Test Cases

Test Case for Scenario 1

Objective:

Ensure the test case starts 5 seconds later when the timer is set.

Steps to Perform:

1. Open the test case and set a delay timer.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Common action: start timer.
   • Value: 5.
3. Verify that the test case starts 5 seconds later.

Expected Outcome:

• The test case executes after a 5-second delay.

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Test Case for Scenario 2

Objective:

Ensure the test case starts 5 seconds earlier when the timer is set.

Steps to Perform:

1. Open the test case and configure an early trigger timer.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Common action: start timer.
   • Value: -5.
3. Verify that the test case starts 5 seconds earlier.

Expected Outcome:

• The test case executes 5 seconds before the expected time.

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Additional Tips for this Action

• Ensure that the timer value is formatted as an integer to avoid errors.
• Test the timer action in various scenarios to validate its behavior.
• Use the timer action to synchronize test cases with external events.

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Error Handling for Start Timer

Common Problems and Their Fixes

1. Problem: The timer fails to execute correctly.
   Possible Cause: The timer value is incorrectly formatted.
   How to Fix: Ensure the value is a valid integer (e.g., -5 or 5).

2. Problem: The timer action causes unexpected delays.
   Possible Cause: Misconfigured timer value.
   How to Fix: Verify that the timer value is correctly configured to meet the test case requirements.

3. Problem: The timer fails and throws an exception.
   Possible Cause: The issue may be caused by a compatibility problem or incorrect implementation. How to Fix: Debug the action implementation and verify environment compatibility.