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Analyzing the Expected Results of a Content Check in a Database Checkpoint

You can view the expected results of a content check in a database checkpoint either before or after you run your test. The expected results of a database checkpoint are displayed in the Database Checkpoint Results dialog box, which you open from the Test Results window. When you view the expected results of a content check in a database checkpoint from the Test Results window, you must choose the expected (exp) mode in the Results location box.

Note that you can also view the expected results of a database content checkpoint from the Edit Check dialog box. For additional information, refer to the WinRunner User's Guide.

To display the expected results of a content check in a database checkpoint:

• Open the Test Results window and display the test for which you want to add a defect. For more information, see Viewing Checkpoint Results.

• Click the Open button or choose File > Open. The Open Test Results dialog box opens. Select exp and click Open.

Note that since you are viewing the expected results of a test, the total number of database checkpoints performed is listed as zero.

• Click the results tree node for the database check you want to analyze. Basic details about the checkpoint are displayed in the Event Summary pane. In the Event Summary pane, click the Show Event Details link.

The Database Checkpoint Results dialog box opens and the expected results of the selected database checkpoint are displayed.

Note that since you are viewing the expected results of the database checkpoint, the actual values are not displayed.

• Highlight the database content check and click the Display button , or double-click the database content check.

The Expected Data Viewer opens, displaying the expected results.

Note: When working in the WinRunner report view, you can edit the data in the Edit Check dialog box, which you open from the Database Checkpoint Results dialog box. To do so, highlight the Content check, and click the Edit Expected Value button . For information on working with the Edit Check dialog box, refer to the WinRunner User's Guide.

• Choose File > Exit to close the Expected Data Viewer.