1. Parameter Finder is an advisory tool that helps to parameterize test quicker and more accurately. It inspects the recorded test and its script to find requests that likely need to be parameterized and gives recommendations about missing extractors and parameters.

Previous versions supported two types of sources variables used for parameterization: Extractors and Datasets. v2. 8 added 2 more sources variables types: Data Generators and Functions:. 1. Data Generators (DG). A Data Generator returns a random value that can be used to parameterize requests.

StresStimulus v2. 8 public beta, released today, is expected to be another breakthrough in a rapid succession of StresStimulus releases. It will be the second major version of 2013. While 2. 5 had undergone major internal reengineering and paved the way to new extensibility potentials, 2.

Scripting Enhancements 1. Embedded Script schema document. An XSD document that lays out constraints on the structure and content of StresStimulus script (SSScript) is embedded into the tool.

1. 3-Step Auto-Configuration of a Test Case. Test case can be now configured much faster and more accurately using a 3-step process: Verify-> Find Parameters-> Auto-Configure as shown in the video below.

After two months of public beta, v2. 8 with50+ new features went live today. Our thanks to all beta users for your feedback that helped make StresStimulus better! v2. 8 is available here. What's new in StresStimulus 2. 8. The highlights of 2.

A list of XML collections, elements, attributes and corresponding UI properties is provided below. Collection <TestCases>. Element TestCase. XML Attribute. UI Property. Description or Values. When Used. Name. Name. The Test Case name. MixWeight. Mix Weight.

In its review of v2. 5, published this week, Tools Journal noted the main highlights of the current release:. "The latest release adds new features to simplify test configuration with point-and-click capability for creating extractors and functionality for auto-cloning parameters.

1. Session Verification Tree. The results of test verification in the Verify Test Case sections are now displayed in the Session Verification Tree. From the toolbar, the user can select 3 Views: All URLs, Errors, or Warnings.

Released today, V2. 5 beta update #3 added the following features and enhancements:. 1. Response viewer is added to the "Create Extractor" window. Previously when creating an extractor, it was necessary to open the session inspector in Fiddler to display the response.