Creating Assertions on a Leaf Element

To create assertions on a leaf element:

This test compares the value to an expected value.

Click Browse to select the leaf element to assert.

The Select Assert Target dialog appears.
Select a leaf element, and click OK. For example, select loanAmount to perform an assertion. Figure 51-20 provides details.

Figure 51-20 Selection of a Leaf Element

Description of "Figure 51-20 Selection of a Leaf Element"

The Create Assert dialog refreshes based on your selection of an entire XML document.

Enter details in the remaining fields, as shown in Table 51-13:

Table 51-13 Create Assert Dialog Fields and Values

Field	Value
Fault	Select the type of fault to assert (for example, NegativeCredit). This field only displays if you select Assert Fault in Step 4 of How to Create Assertions.
Callback Operation	Select the type of callback to assert (for example, onResult). This field only displays if you select Assert Callback in Step 4 of How to Create Assertions.
Assert Target	Displays the variable assert target you selected in Step 2.
Compare By	Select the type of comparison: string: Compares string values. number: Compares numeric values. pattern-match: Compares a regular expression pattern (for example, `[0-9]`). Java Development Kit (JDK) regular expression (regexp) constructs are supported. For example, entering a pattern of `ab[0-9]cd` means that a value of `ab123cd` or `ab456cd` is correct. An asterisk (*) indicates any number of occurrences.
Assert Value	Enter the value you are expecting. This value is compared to the value for the assert target.
Description	Enter an optional description.

Figure 51-21 shows this dialog with Assert Input selected:

Figure 51-21 Create Assert Dialog