Test cases for createUiDefinition.json

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07/10/2024

This article describes the tests that are run with the template test toolkit for createUiDefinition.json files. The examples include the test names and code samples that pass or fail the tests.

The toolkit includes test cases for Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates) and the main template files named azuredeploy.json or maintemplate.json. When the directory contains a createUiDefinition.json file, specific tests are run for UI controls. For more information about how to run tests or how to run a specific test, see Test parameters.

The createUiDefinition.json file creates custom user-interface (UI) controls using elements and functions.

Verify template parameter allows values

Test name: Allowed Values Should Actually Be Allowed

This test checks that values for each control in createUiDefinition.json are allowed in the main template's parameters. The parameters are mapped by name between the main template and the createUiDefinition.json file.

The main template's parameter must accept the values from the control's allowedValues. The test also checks that the control is referenced in the createUiDefinition.json outputs section.

This test checks the main template and createUiDefinition.json file. An example of the createUiDefinition.json file is shown after the main template examples.

The following example fails because the main template's parameter name combo doesn't match the control's parameter name comboBox.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "combo": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "two"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "comboBoxOutput": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('combo')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example fails because the main template's parameter type int doesn't accept the control's string value. And if a main template's parameter defines a defaultValue it must be a valid value in the control's allowedValues.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "int",
      "defaultValue": 4
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "comboBoxOutput": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('combo')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because the main template's parameter name matches the control's parameter name. And the template's parameter type is a string with a defaultValue that's specified in the control's allowedValues.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "two"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "comboBoxOutput": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The createUiDefinition.json file for this example:

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [],
    "steps": [
      {
        "name": "demoComboBox",
        "label": "demoComboBoxLabel",
        "elements": [
          {
            "name": "comboBox",
            "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
            "label": "Example drop down",
            "defaultValue": "Value two",
            "toolTip": "This is a tool tip",
            "constraints": {
              "allowedValues": [
                {
                  "label": "Value one",
                  "description": "The value to select for option 1.",
                  "value": "one"
                },
                {
                  "label": "Value two",
                  "description": "The value to select for option 2.",
                  "value": "two"
                }
              ],
              "required": true
            },
            "visible": true
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[steps('demoComboBox').comboBox]"
    }
  }
}

Output controls must exist

Test name: Controls In Outputs Must Exist

Controls that are used in the outputs section must exist in an element elsewhere in createUiDefinition.json. The name referenced in outputs must match a name used in basics[] or steps[].

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "nameDoesNotMatchOutput",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Properties must include values

Test name: CreateUIDefinition Must Not Have Blanks

Properties must include values. Required properties must use valid values. Optional properties that are blank should be removed. The test allows blank "basics": [], "steps": [], or defaultValue.

The following example fails because label, placeholder, and toolTip are blank.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "",
        "placeholder": "",
        "defaultValue": "",
        "toolTip": ""
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because label and toolTip have values, and placeholder was removed.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "defaultValue": "",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Use valid schema and version

Test name: CreateUIDefinition Should Have Schema

The createUiDefinition.json file must include a $schema property and use a valid $schema and version. The version numbers in $schema and version must match.

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.9.9-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.9.9-preview"
}

The following example passes because it uses the latest $schema and version.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview"
}

Don't hide credential confirmation

Test name: Credential Confirmation Should Not Be Hidden

This test checks that credentials are confirmed for Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox or Microsoft.Compute.CredentialsCombo. The hideConfirmation property should be set to false so that the confirmation is visible.

The following example fails because hideConfirmation is true.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "credentials",
        "type": "Microsoft.Compute.CredentialsCombo",
        "label": {
          "password": "Password",
          "confirmPassword": "Confirm password"
        },
        "toolTip": {
          "password": "Type your credentials"
        },
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "customPasswordRegex": "^(?=.*[A-Za-z])(?=.*\\d)[A-Za-z\\d]{12,}$",
          "customValidationMessage": "The password must be alphanumeric, contain at least 12 characters, and have at least 1 letter and 1 number."
        },
        "options": {
          "hideConfirmation": true
        },
        "osPlatform": "Windows",
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "credentials": "[basics('credentials')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because hideConfirmation is false.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "credentials",
        "type": "Microsoft.Compute.CredentialsCombo",
        "label": {
          "password": "Password",
          "confirmPassword": "Confirm password"
        },
        "toolTip": {
          "password": "Type your credentials"
        },
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "customPasswordRegex": "^(?=.*[A-Za-z])(?=.*\\d)[A-Za-z\\d]{12,}$",
          "customValidationMessage": "The password must be alphanumeric, contain at least 12 characters, and have at least 1 letter and 1 number."
        },
        "options": {
          "hideConfirmation": false
        },
        "osPlatform": "Windows",
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "credentials": "[basics('credentials')]"
    }
  }
}

Use correct handler

Test name: Handler Must Be Correct

Use Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef or Microsoft.Compute.MultiVm in the createUiDefinition.json file.

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview"
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview"
}

Don't hide existing resources

Test name: HideExisting Must Be Correctly Handled

If hideExisting is set to false or omitted, outputs must contain resourceGroup and newOrExisting. The default for hideExisting is false.

Examples of control types that include hideExisting are Microsoft.Storage.StorageAccountSelector, Microsoft.Network.PublicIpAddressCombo, or Microsoft.Network.VirtualNetworkCombo.

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "storage",
        "type": "Microsoft.Storage.StorageAccountSelector",
        "label": "Storage account",
        "toolTip": "This is a demo storage account",
        "defaultValue": {
          "name": "storageaccount01",
          "type": "Premium_LRS"
        },
        "options": {
          "hideExisting": false
        },
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "storage",
        "type": "Microsoft.Storage.StorageAccountSelector",
        "label": "Storage account",
        "toolTip": "This is a demo storage account",
        "defaultValue": {
          "name": "storageaccount01",
          "type": "Premium_LRS"
        },
        "options": {
          "hideExisting": false
        },
        "visible": false
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "resourceGroup": "[basics('storage').resourceGroup]",
      "newOrExisting": "[basics('storage').newOrExisting]"
    }
  }
}

Use location in outputs

Test name: Location Should Be In Outputs

The outputs section should contain a location using the location function.

The following example fails because outputs doesn't include a location.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]",
      "location": "[location()]"
    }
  }
}

Include control outputs in template parameters

Test name: Outputs Must Be Present In Template Parameters

The test checks that createUiDefinition.json includes an outputs section. The test also checks that those outputs are defined in the main template's parameters section. The names must match because parameters are mapped by name between the createUiDefinition.json and the main template.

This test checks the main template and createUiDefinition.json file. An example of the createUiDefinition.json file is shown after the main template examples.

The following example fails because the main template doesn't include the comboBox parameter from the createUiDefinition.json file's outputs section.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "[resourceGroup().location]"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because the main template includes the comboBox parameter.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "two"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "[resourceGroup().location]"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('comboBox')]"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    }
  }
}

The createUiDefinition.json file for this example:

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]",
      "location": "[location()]"
    }
  }
}

Parameters without default must exist in outputs

Test name: Parameters Without Default Must Exist In CreateUIDefinition

Parameters in the main template without a default value must exist in the createUiDefinition.json file's outputs section.

This test checks the main template and createUiDefinition.json file. An example of the azuredeploy.json file is shown after the control's examples.

The following example fails because the createUiDefinition.json file's outputs doesn't include the main template's parameter comboBox.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because createUiDefinition.json includes the comboBox in outputs.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]",
      "location": "[location()]"
    }
  }
}

The azuredeploy.json file for this example. The comboBox parameter doesn't have a default value.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "comboBox": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('comboBox')]"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    }
  }
}

Use secure parameter with password box

Test name: Password Textboxes Must Be Used For Password Parameters

This test checks that a Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox element is defined in the main template's parameters and the createUiDefinition.json outputs. The main template's parameter type for a password box must be secureString or secureObject.

This test checks the main template and createUiDefinition.json file. An example of the createUiDefinition.json file is shown after the main template examples.

The following example fails because the main template's passwordBox parameter is a string.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "passwordBox": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because the main template's passwordBox parameter is a secureString.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "passwordBox": {
      "type": "secureString"
    },
    "location": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    }
  }
}

The createUiDefinition.json file for this example:

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "passwordBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox",
        "label": {
          "password": "Password",
          "confirmPassword": "Confirm password"
        },
        "toolTip": "Type a password"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "passwordBox": "[basics('passwordBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Password box requires minimum length

Test name: PasswordBoxes Must Have Min Length

The test checks that the Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox element uses constraints with a regex that requires at least 12 characters.

The following example fails because there are no constraints.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "passwordBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox",
        "label": {
          "password": "Password",
          "confirmPassword": "Confirm password"
        },
        "toolTip": "Type a password"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "passwordBox": "[basics('passwordBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because the regex requires at least 12 characters.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "passwordBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox",
        "label": {
          "password": "Password",
          "confirmPassword": "Confirm password"
        },
        "toolTip": "Type a password",
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "regex": "^[a-zA-Z0-9]{12,}$",
          "validationMessage": "Password must be at least 12 characters long, contain only numbers and letters"
        }
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "passwordBox": "[basics('passwordBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Text box must use validation

Test name: Textboxes Are Well Formed

Use validation with text boxes to check for constraints that contain a regex and message.

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "textBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.TextBox",
        "label": "Text box",
        "toolTip": "Type 1-30 alphanumeric characters",
        "placeholder": "Type your text here",
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "textBox": "[basics('textBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "textBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.TextBox",
        "label": "Text box",
        "toolTip": "Type 1-30 alphanumeric characters",
        "placeholder": "Type your text here",
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "validations": [
            {
              "regex": "^[a-z0-9A-Z]{1,30}$",
              "message": "Only 1-30 characters alphanumeric characters are allowed."
            }
          ]
        },
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "textBox": "[basics('textBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Test name: Tooltips Should Be Present

This test checks that the toolTip property exists and contains a value.

The following example fails.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": ""
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "comboBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.DropDown",
        "label": "Example drop down",
        "toolTip": "This is a tool tip"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "comboBox": "[basics('comboBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Don't set a default user name

Test name: Usernames Should Not Have A Default

The test checks if there's a defaultValue set for Microsoft.Compute.UserNameTextBox.

The following example fails because a defaultValue is provided.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "userNameBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Compute.UserNameTextBox",
        "label": "User name",
        "defaultValue": "admin",
        "toolTip": "Enter your user name",
        "osPlatform": "Windows"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "userNameBox": "[basics('userNameBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "userNameBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Compute.UserNameTextBox",
        "label": "User name",
        "toolTip": "Enter your user name",
        "osPlatform": "Windows"
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "userNameBox": "[basics('userNameBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Use message with validations

Test name: Validations Must Have Message

This test checks that any validations in createUiDefinition.json include a message.

The following example fails because the regex validation doesn't have a message.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "textBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.TextBox",
        "label": "Text box",
        "toolTip": "Type 1-30 alphanumeric characters",
        "placeholder": "Type your text here",
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "validations": [
            {
              "regex": "^[a-z0-9A-Z]{1,30}$"
            }
          ]
        },
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "textBox": "[basics('textBox')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "textBox",
        "type": "Microsoft.Common.TextBox",
        "label": "Text box",
        "toolTip": "Type 1-30 alphanumeric characters",
        "placeholder": "Type your text here",
        "constraints": {
          "required": true,
          "validations": [
            {
              "regex": "^[a-z0-9A-Z]{1,30}$",
              "message": "Only 1-30 characters alphanumeric characters are allowed."
            }
          ]
        },
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "textBox": "[basics('textBox')]"
    }
  }
}

Virtual machine sizes must match

Test name: VM Sizes Must Match Template

This test checks that the Microsoft.Compute.SizeSelector is in the createUiDefinition.json outputs and the main template's parameters section. Main template parameters that specify a defaultValue must match a value in the control's allowedSizes.

This test checks the main template and createUiDefinition.json file. An example of the createUiDefinition.json file is shown after the main template examples.

The following example fails because the main template's defaultValue doesn't match a value in allowedSizes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "vmSize": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "Standard_D9"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    },
    "vmSize": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('vmSize')]"
    }
  }
}

The following example passes because the main template's defaultValue matches a value in allowedSizes.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "vmSize": {
      "type": "string",
      "defaultValue": "Standard_D3"
    }
  },
  "resources": [],
  "outputs": {
    "location": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('location')]"
    },
    "vmSize": {
      "type": "string",
      "value": "[parameters('vmSize')]"
    }
  }
}

The createUiDefinition.json file for this example:

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/0.1.2-preview/CreateUIDefinition.MultiVm.json#",
  "handler": "Microsoft.Azure.CreateUIDef",
  "version": "0.1.2-preview",
  "parameters": {
    "basics": [
      {
        "name": "vmSize",
        "type": "Microsoft.Compute.SizeSelector",
        "label": "VM Size",
        "toolTip": "Select a virtual machine size",
        "recommendedSizes": [
          "Standard_D1"
        ],
        "constraints": {
          "allowedSizes": [
            "Standard_D1",
            "Standard_D2",
            "Standard_D3"
          ]
        },
        "osPlatform": "Windows",
        "visible": true
      }
    ],
    "steps": [],
    "outputs": {
      "location": "[location()]",
      "vmSize": "[basics('vmSize')]"
    }
  }
}

Next steps

To create an Azure portal user interface, see CreateUiDefinition.json for Azure managed application's create experience.
To use the Create UI Definition Sandbox, see Test your portal interface for Azure Managed Applications.
For more information about UI controls, see CreateUiDefinition elements and CreateUiDefinition functions.
To learn more about ARM template tests, see Test cases for ARM templates.

Test cases for createUiDefinition.json

Verify template parameter allows values

Output controls must exist

Properties must include values

Use valid schema and version

Don't hide credential confirmation

Use correct handler

Don't hide existing resources

Use location in outputs

Include control outputs in template parameters

Parameters without default must exist in outputs

Use secure parameter with password box

Password box requires minimum length

Text box must use validation

toolTip must exist with a value

Don't set a default user name

Use message with validations

Virtual machine sizes must match

Next steps

Additional resources