4Test Hints & Tips

This section presents various topics related to the syntax and use of Segue's 4Test language. If you don't find your topic covered here, please try searching at the top of this page for keywords related to your interest.

Another valuable resource that is often overlooked is the Release Notes for the version of 4Test you are using. The recent Windows versions of SilkTest provide access to the release notes in the same Start menu folder as the program.

4Test Troubleshooting Tips

	4Test Editor Problems
	4Test Error Messages
	4Test Invalid Results
	4Test Abnormal Terminations
	4Test Hang Conditions

4Test Language Tips

	Comment syntax
	DATE and TIME data types
	Directory functions
	File input/output functions
	GetDateTime function
	STRING data type
	switch statement
	SYS_Execute function
	SYS_SetRegistryValue function
	type statement
	Val function