This topic covers the Diff tool, which compares saved data with incoming data and reports differences in SOAtest and Virtualize.

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Binary Diff Mode Options

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• Data Source: Specifies the Data Source to be used for providing control values. This menu is only available if a Data Source was added to the project.For more information on Data Sources, see Parameterizing Tests with Data Sources, Variables, or Values from Other Tests. 

• Regression Control Source: Determines what data source values, file, or text is used as the "control" value (the value against which it will compare all subsequent results).

  • Editor: Choose this option from the drop-down menu and enter text you want to use as a regression control in the related field.

  • File: Choose this option from the drop-down menu and specify a file to use as a regression control. If you want to ensure that this file's path is always relative to your project file, enable the Persist as Relative Path option.

  • Data Source Column: Choose this option from the drop-down menu and specify a value from the designated data source column as regression controls. This option is only available if your project includes a data source.

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The XML View Tree displays the literal XML as a tree, with each tree node representing an element. The options for the XML View Tree in the Diff panel can be configured in the same fashion as the Form XML SOAP Envelope options of the SOAP Client tool.  For more information, see Manipulating the XML View Tree.

The XML Configuration Tabs allow you to add, remove, and rename XML components. The options for the XML Configuration Tabs can be configured in the same fashion as the Form XML SOAP Envelope options of the SOAP Client tool. For more information, see Manipulating the XML Configuration Tabs.

SOAP Response Regression Controls

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In this video, you'll learn how to generate and update regression controls.