Test node input and output

Testing nodes allows you to:

load data and parameters from input nodes
Use input parameters in node configuration
transform this input data, based on the node configuration, into output data

Before you begin#

How do I test a node?#

A node can be tested via the pathway canvas or the node editor.

Location	Method	Additional information
Pathway canvas	Mouseover the node > Click in the popup menu
Node editor	Click Test step	May not be available

How do I map input parameters to my node configuration fields?#

Input parameters can be mapped to node configuration using drag and drop after performing these steps:

Connect two nodes together
Double-click the second node in the sequence to view the editor
Verify the input panel lists the input node name
Click Schema at the top of the input panel
Click Execute previous node

At this point you can drag and drop the loaded inputs to appropriate fields

How do I edit or add custom output values?#

Loading custom JSON values to the output panel of a node allows you to generate predictable results and reduce the load on third-party services which may incur costs.

Double-click the node to open the editor
Click Output on the output panel if it is available
Click insert test data in the output panel
Enter your values as valid JSON
Click Save

How do I edit custom output values?#

Double-click the node to open the editor
Click Output on the output panel if it is available
Click the in the Output panel
Enter your values as valid JSON
Click Save

How do I retain output values for subsequent tests?#

Output values can be pinned to a node so they remain the same for subsequent tests.

Location	Method	Additional information
Node editor	Click	May not be available on all nodes
Pathway canvas	Mouseover the node > Click > Pin	May not be available for all nodes

How do I view execution logs?#

Double-click the node to open the editor
Click Logs in the output panel