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Introduction
The Request/Response Files input mode makes use of a directory of request/response pairs, checking incoming requests against the files in the directory and, when a match is found, using the paired response as the reply. This mode will match incoming messages to request files and then return the paired response. This can make it easier to add new data since correlations are automatically configured for any new request files based on the tool’s configuration. This input mode is only available for Message Responders.
Organizing Request and Response Files
Pairs in the designated directory are identified by their filenames. In order to be identified as a pair, files should have identical filenames with the exception of the request file's name ending with "_request" and the response file's name ending with "_response". For example, the following files would be identified as pairs:
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When using the Request/Response Files input mode is used, you only need to in a Message Responder, simply designate the directory that should be used to locate where the request/response pairs are located. You can enter the path manually or browse the File System or Workspace.
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