Exporting datasets
You can export a private
or public dataset to a .csv file.
About this task
When you export a dataset to a .csv file, the first row (record) of the .csv file contains the variable information associated with the dataset. When you import the .csv file, be sure to select the setting First Row is Variable Information. so that the data formats correctly.
You can export a Rational® Functional Tester dataset to:
- Add data to a dataset using a spreadsheet application -- You can export a dataset to a .csv file and then use a spreadsheet application to add more data. After you finish adding data, you can then import the .csv file into a new Functional Test dataset.
- Use a dataset in a different Functional Test project -- Export a dataset to a .csv file and then import the data into a new dataset in a different Functional Test project.
Exporting a public dataset
Procedure
Exporting a private dataset
Procedure
- In the Script Explorer, select a private dataset you want to export, right-click the selected private dataset, and click Export.
- Under File, type a path and file name for the .csv file or click Browse to specify a different destination directory where you want to the new .csv file to go.
- Click the Field Separator arrow to select the type of field separator you want to use.
- Click Finish.