15. Call to Existing Action:

You can insert a call to a reusable action that is stored in your current test (local action), or in any other test (external action). Inserting a call to an existing action is similar to linking to it. You can view the steps of the action in the action view, but you cannot modify them. The called action's local object repository (if it has one) is also read-only. If you call an external action, you can choose, however, whether you want the data from the action's data sheet to be imported as a local, editable copy, or whether you want to use the (read-only) data from the original action.

To modify a called, external action, you must open the test with which the action is stored and make your modifications there. The modifications apply to all tests that call that action. If you chose to use the original action's data when you call an external action, then changes to the original action's data are applied as well.

To insert a call to an existing action:

Step 1: Choose Insert > Call to Existing Action, right-click an action icon and select Insert Call to Existing Action, or right-click any step and select Action > Insert Call to Existing. 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 call.

Step 4: In location field select After the Current Step if it is Reusable action.

Step 5: Click on OK to copy the Action.