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SilkPerformer Java Explorer User Guide 47
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ETTING UP TESTS
Random Variable Wizard
Choose the variable type you wish to use as random variable from the
Random type droplist. For this example, use Individual strings. Click
Next to continue.
Note This section only illustrates working with the Individual
strings variable type. See SilkPerformer Online Help for more
information regarding the use of random types.
4 In the Parameter pane, you can edit existing values, or insert new values.
Weight numbers define the frequency at which values appear (they are
more flexible than using percentages to define frequency).
5 Click Finish when you’re done.
Random value types When you define a random variable for an input value you are only able to
choose among the random types that are applicable for that input value type.
Random variables return the following value types:
• String
• Number
• Float
String Random Values
The Random Variable Wizard allows you to define random variables that return
strings.
Individual strings
Declares a random variable of type RndInd. With each access, such a variable
contains a random value whose type is string. All possible values for the random
variable, along with their probabilities, must be declared.