Test variables in meta.json are not stored when pushing

[michie1]

In meta.json I changed the TestRenderModel and I pushed the template to my Postmark environment. I would have expected those would show up when showing the preview in the web UI, but the default value is still being shown "name": "name_Value". If I pull the template my local TestRenderModel is overwritten. Is this wanted behavior?

[derekrushforth]

Hey @michie1,

Postmark doesn't store the TestRenderModel in the web UI as of right now. I don't have an ETA on when this will be available. It's on our list though! The TestRenderModel is only used when rendering your templates using the postmark templates preview <directory> command.

If I pull the template my local TestRenderModel is overwritten. Is this wanted behavior?

Yes, this is the current behavior. Though it's not ideal. Each time you pull we validate your template and generate a suggested TestRenderModel just to make sure you have the latest keys. We have plans to cleanly merge this with the current values in your metadata file.

[whoughton]

Does this mean there is NO way to update these for storage? A bit disappointing to have an enhancement request outstanding for 5+ years.

[derekrushforth]

Hey @whoughton, I'm no longer with the company and haven't been involved with this project for a few years now. You might want to contact Postmark's support to get some visibility on this request.

[whoughton]

Understood, thanks for the response! I posted this on the project issue hoping there would be an updated maintainer watching it, but who knows!