---
sourceDocument: Yokohama Build or modify applications
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/application-development

 Release :

    - yokohama

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Yokohama Build or modify applications

ft:clusterId :

    - cadev

bundleId :

    - cadev

workflow :

    - Development, Data, and Analytics


---

# Automated Test Framework Step Config record

# Automated Test Framework Step Config record {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
* 
* Updated January 30, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The step config record controls how a test step of this type behaves.
{#atf-step-config-record__entry__2}{#atf-step-config-record__j34_s4b_yw}{#atf-step-config-record__pwk_x4b_yw}{#atf-step-config-record__d3f_3qb_yw}

| Field / Element | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | The name for this test step configuration. |
| Active | True if this step configuration is active. Otherwise, false. |
| Step Environment | The [step environment](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NQ~VQt4J9FZB1STJKEqqPg "A test step environment specifies where the step executes (for example, server versus browser). In this release, custom step configs can use only the Server-Independent environment.") in which a step with this configuration can run. |
| Category | The [category](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1NxuC~oM8z1scf5NPSO0lw "The Step Configuration Categories module opens a list of records specifying the step categories on the Add Step dialog. From this module, you can add, delete, and edit these categories.") assigned to a step with this configuration. |
| Application | The application scope in which the system runs steps with this configuration. |
| Batch order constraint | Constrains where a step with this configuration can appear in a test: * None: A step based on this configuration can appear at any point in a test.{#atf-step-config-record__b1y_wpb_yw} * Start Batch Execution: If a test includes this a step based on this configuration, it must be the first step in the test.{#atf-step-config-record__lch_ypb_yw} * Run in the middle of an execution: If a test includes a step based on this configuration, it cannot be the first or last step.{#atf-step-config-record__m1j_zpb_yw} * Stop Execution: If a test includes a step based on this configuration, it must be the last step in the test.{#atf-step-config-record__e5c_1qb_yw} {#atf-step-config-record__icb_vpb_yw} |
| Class type | For custom step configurations, this field is always Script. |
| Order | An integer specifying where steps with this configuration appear in the step list on the Add Test Step dialog. For more information, see the [example using the Order field](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Jq7_60PhKjSM8HVKYI8htA#atf-step-config-xmpls__iss_1jv_xw). |
| Template reminder | The instructions that appear when a step with this configuration is included in a test as part of a template. For more information, see the[example of using the Template reminder field.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Jq7_60PhKjSM8HVKYI8htA#atf-step-config-xmpls__qzw_phv_xw) |
| HTML description | The text that appears when the cursor highlights a step with this configuration on the Create New Step dialog. For more information, see the [example using the HTML description field.](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Jq7_60PhKjSM8HVKYI8htA#atf-step-config-xmpls__qtf_33v_xw) |
| Description generation script | Generates the text that describes a step when a test includes it. For more information, see the [example using the description generation script](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Jq7_60PhKjSM8HVKYI8htA#atf-step-config-xmpls__b5m_zrx_yw). |
| Step execution script | Script (javascript) that runs when a step with this config runs. |
| Input Variables related list | The variables that act as inputs for a step with this config. |
| Output variables related list | The variables that act as outputs for a step with this config. |
[Table 1. Fields]