14. Call to Copy of Action:

Inserting Calls to Copies of Actions:

When you insert a call to a copy of an action into a test, the original action is copied in its entirety, including checkpoints, parameterization, the corresponding action tab in the Data Table, plus any defined action parameters. If the test you are copying has objects in the local object repository, the copied action's local object repository is also copied together with the action.

The action is inserted into the test as an independent, non-reusable action (even if the original action was reusable). Once the action is copied into your test, you can add to, delete from, or modify the action just as you would with any other non-reusable action. Any changes you make to this action after you insert it affect only this action, and changes you make to the original action do not affect the copied action.

Before applying call to copy of action we need to apply reusable action and save it.

To create a copy of an action and call the copy in your test:

Step 1: While recording or editing your test, choose Insert > Call to Copy of Action, right-click an action icon and select Insert Call to Copy of Action, or right-click any step and select Action > Insert Call to Copy. The Select Action dialog box opens.

Step 2: Use the From test browse button to find the test containing the action you want to copy. The Action box displays all local actions (actions that are stored with the test you selected).

Step 3: In the Action list, select the action you want to insert. When you select an action, its type (Non-reusable or Reusable Action) and description, if one exists, are displayed. This helps you identify the action you want to copy.

Step 4: Select Edit new action Properties Checkbox to modify the script after inserting.

Step 5: In location field select After the Current Step if it is Reusable action.

Step 6: Click on OK to copy the Action.