How to generate suite.rbt to suite.robot?

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we know rf6.1 can support rbt with json format. it make us display the code on web easily. but if I have rbt files, how to trasfer to .robot files? we can use python to transfer to suite format. and how to change from suite to robot files?

from robot.running import TestSuite
suite = TestSuite.from_json(‘.\BAU-API-DECOM-BFF.rbt’)

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This isn’t unfortunately supported yet. You can generate a TestSuite object based on JSON data, but there’s no built-in support to convert a TestSuite to normal plain text Robot syntax.

This would be a useful feature also in other contexts and we’ve discussed about it few times. Could you check is there already an issue about it in our issue tracker and submit one if there isn’t? This could possibly be implemented in RF 7.1.

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Converting a .rbt file to a .robot file involves using the Robot Framework’s built-in functionality for test suite generation. Here’s a general outline of how you can accomplish this:

  1. Understand the Difference: Firstly, it’s essential to understand that .rbt and .robot files are essentially the same; the file extension difference is just a matter of convention or preference.

  2. Create or Edit Test Cases: Use a text editor or an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that supports the Robot Framework syntax to write or edit your test cases. Ensure that your test cases are written following the Robot Framework syntax rules.

  3. Save the File with the Desired Extension: Once you’ve written or edited your test cases, save the file with the .robot extension. This is the standard file extension used for Robot Framework test suite files.

  4. Validate the Syntax: Before executing your test suite, it’s a good practice to validate the syntax of your .robot file using the Robot Framework itself. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

    robot --dryrun your_test_suite.robot

    Replace your_test_suite.robot with the name of your test suite file. This command checks the syntax of the file without actually executing the test cases.

  5. Execute the Test Suite: Once the syntax is validated, you can execute your test suite using the Robot Framework. Run the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

    robot your_test_suite.robot

    Replace your_test_suite.robot with the name of your test suite file. This command executes the test cases defined in the file.

  6. Review the Execution Results: After executing the test suite, review the execution results to ensure that your test cases are running as expected and that there are no errors or failures.

  7. Iterate and Improve: Test suites are often developed iteratively. As you run your tests and gather feedback, you may need to make updates and improvements to your test cases. Repeat the process as needed to refine your test suite.

By following these steps, you can generate and execute a Robot Framework test suite stored in a .robot file. Remember that the file extension (.rbt vs. .robot) does not affect the content or execution of the test suite; it’s simply a naming convention.

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The .rbt extension is recommended when using the JSON data format.