Description

The Generator Tuning Wizard can be used to perform advanced Generator Tuning within a selected Project Version of a given Project. Users can see statistics on how well Generators have been associated to Attributes and make any needed changes from one location.

What is the Generator Tuning Wizard?

• A wizard that can be used to easily adjust Generators across multiple Domains and Attributes to fine-tune test data accuracy.

When should it be used?

• Whenever users need to review, modify, and fine-tune Generators across multiple Domain Attributes.

How does it work?

• Step 1 - Access the Generator Tuning Wizard
• Step 2 - Select a Generator
• Step 3 - Select a Domain
• Step 4 - Select an Attribute
• Step 5 - View and Modify Generator Information
• (Optional) Copy Generators to other Attributes
• Additional Steps for XTS Wizard

Step 1 - Access the Generator Tuning Wizard

The Generator Tuning Wizard can be accessed in one of two ways: 

Method 1: 

• Select a Project within the Project Dashboard.
• Click on the Generator Tuning Wizard in the Project Versions Pane.
  
  

Method 2:

• Select a Project within the Project Dashboard.
  
• Next, expand the Self Serve Options Menu for a Project Version and select XTS Wizard.
  
  
  
  
• Select the Generator Tuning Wizard in XTS Wizard.
  
  

Step 2 - Select a Generator

• Select a Generator within the Generators Pane. 
• For this example, the NameGen Generator has been selected and is used in four Domains.   
  
   

Step 3 - Select a Domain

• Select a Domain within the Domains Pane. 
• For this example, the Customer Domain will be selected. The NameGen Generator is assigned to two Attributes within this Domain.
  
  
  

Step 4 - Select an Attribute

• Select an Attribute within the top-right pane to view its Generator configuration.
• Scroll up and down to view each Attribute for a selected Domain.
  
  
  

Step 5 - View and Modify Generator Information

The middle pane, located on the far right, displays the Generator configuration for a selected Attribute. Here, users can: 

• Make Changes to Generator Parameters
• Remove the Assigned Generator
• Link Generators for an Attribute
  
  

(Optional) Copy Generators to other Attributes

The bottom pane, located on the far right, can be used to search for and copy Generators to other Attributes. 

• Select a Search Criteria option in the left pane.
  • Begins With - Search result must start with the entered keyword.
  • Ends With - Search result must end with the entered keyword.
  • Contains -  Search result must contain the entered keyword.
  • Regex - Use Regex search patterns to perform the search. Note: We use MySQL 8.0 SELECT REGEXP query in the database to find the list of Attributes. To find out what patterns are supported, please view the following articles:
    • MySQL Regular Expressions
    • MySQL Regular Expressions (Regexp): Functions, Syntax, and Real-World Use Cases
    • How to Use MySQL Regular Expressions | Vultr Docs 

      
      

• Enter a Keyword and click on the Search button.
  
  
  
• Click on each checkbox to select Domain Attributes, or click on the top checkbox to select all search results.
  
  
• Select individual Domain Attributes by clicking on each checkbox, or select all search results by clicking on the checkbox above the Selected column. 
  
  
  
  
• Selectlick the Copy Generator button after making selections.
  
  
  

Additional Steps for XTS Wizard

• Click on XTS Wizards in the breadcrumb bar to return.
  
  
  
• Once finished, click Mark Completed for Step 3.
  
  
  
  
• Click on Yes in the prompt.