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Import IronPython Libraries
To import an IronPython library for use in a custom function, you must explicitly include the path to your
IronPython installation. To do this (assuming your IronPython installation is located at C:\Program Files
(x86)\IronPython 2.7
, perform the following:
#Import the “random” python library
import sys
sys.path.append(r"C:\Program Files (x86)\IronPython 2.7\Lib")
import random
Import .NET Libraries
To import a .NET library for use in your custom function:
#Import only the “Random” .NET Class
import clr
clr.AddReference("System")
from System import Random
#Import the entire “System” .NET library
import clr
clr.AddReference("System")
from System import *
Using MTS TestSuite Variables in the Editor
The best practice for using MTS TestSuite variables within the custom function editor is to pass the variables
themselves to custom functions as parameters. That way, you can interact with the variables in the same
way you would normally use Python variables. This is the least error-prone approach.
However, sometimes MTS TestSuite variables must be modified within a custom function. In this situation,
refer to the API information in the following section. For clarity, all MTS TestSuite variables will appear as
bold light blue text. To avoid confusion, avoid declaring a local variable within your custom function with
the same name as an MTS TestSuite variable.
MTS TestSuite Variable API
The MTS TestSuite Variable API may be subject to change during future releases.
Number Variables
Description of Number Variables
Description Example (using variable num) Method
Get the numeric value of NUM NUM.Value.ValueAsDouble Value
Set the numeric value of NUM NUM.SetValue(value) SetValue
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Working with Variables