Datasources: How to use DataSource to get password linked to logged in user

In this article, we will explain how to combine the username from your session and a password from a Datasource.

 

Required documents

.xls document with username and password uploaded (imported) to datasource

 

Actions from Toolbox implemented

 

Set up Variable for logged-in username

  • Click on
    it to open the Variables wizard.
  • Select Adjust the value of a variable and click on Next.

  • Click on Add a new variable to add a new variable.

  • Add a name to the variable, select Text, and click on OK.

  • Select your created variable and click on Next.

  • Click on Add an item... and select User name.

  • You will now see User name in your item list.
  • Select Next.
  • Complete the wizard by clicking on Finish.

  • You will have successfully added a variable to your script.

Set up Datasource to return the password linked to the Username

  • In the Toolbox select
  • A new window will open: Select a Datasource.
  • Select the datasource that you want to use and click OK.

Datasources: import Datasheet in LoadGen Studio

To Import a .xls document read the following article.

  • The Filter Editor will open with the data viewable in the result view.
  • In Specify your filter here change SomeValue (by clicking on it).
  • From the dropdown select the variable you've created.

  • You will need to enter the expected value here, best practice is to type the first username. 
  • Click OK when completed.

  • Drag Password from the right bottom box to Specify the Result, you should get the following situation (see image below).

  • Click OK and you will have completed your set-up.
  • If you run the block you will get the password of the logged-in user.

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