Web Application

This guide introduces you to a pivotal component of Qualitia Automation Studio (QAS) – Test Recorder.
In this document, we will cover its core features, from the intuitive recording toolbar to the advanced verification steps, mouse hover actions, browser simulations, and the dynamic locator type priority.

Let’s discover how the Test Recorder can redefine your test automation experience.

1. Login into you QAS - Client.

2. Access Develop from the left navigation menu.

3. You can automate using the recorder either for a test case or a task. In case of a

   1. Test Case

      1. On the Explorer section, you can view existing Test Scenarios.

      2. Choose a Test Scenario and click the Expand option.

   2. Tasks

      1. On the Explorer section, click Tasks.

      2. Choose a Task.

4. All test cases and tasks will be listed.

5. Initiate a New Test Case Recording.

   1. Within any scenario, you will find a list of existing test cases.

6. Click on Create a New Test Case or use the Web Recording icon located in the toolbar at the top of the screen.

7. Enter the URL of the web application you wish to test.

8. From the dropdown to the left of the URL textbox, choose your preferred browser (For example, Chrome) for the recording.

9. Use the Recorder Toolbar - Once the browser launches, a small recorder toolbar will appear.

   1. This toolbar can be moved around the screen as per your convenience.

   2. Using this toolbar, you can:

      1. Pause Recording: Temporarily halts the recording session.

      2. Stop Recording: Ends the recording and closes the browser session.

10. On the Advanced Toolbar options, click the Expand icon in the toolbar to access additional features. Some of the advanced options include:

    1. Verify Object: Confirm the presence or functionality of web elements.

    2. Add Weight Condition: Introduce a waiting period for certain actions or elements.

    3. Mouse Hover: Capture hover actions over web elements.

    4. Capture Keyboard Strokes: Record specific keystrokes interacting with the application.

    5. Browser Actions: Simulate browser behaviors like Back, Forward, and Refresh.

11. Recording Verification Steps

    1. The toolbar makes it easy to add verification steps during the recording.

    2. For instance, to verify the visibility of an element:

       1. Navigate to the desired page.

       2. Activate the Verify Object button on the toolbar.

       3. Click the web element you wish to verify.

       4. Choose Verify Visibility from the tooltip.

12. Once you have captured all the necessary steps, click Stop Recording.

    1. Recorded steps are visible in the Test Editor.

    2. You can then proceed to save, edit, or run the recorded test case.