Introduction: For Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET), configuring custom browser profiles for test executions ensures a more tailored testing environment. This guide simplifies how to set up Qualitia Automation Studio (QAS) to run tests on custom browser profiles for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
📚Prerequisites:
Access to Qualitia Automation Studio.
Familiarity with the browser you're testing (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).
A custom browser profile created on your computer.
🔂 Process Flow:
➕ Setting up Custom Browser Profile Path
Imagine you have specific browser extensions or settings on a custom profile that you want to test with. First, you need to fetch the profile's path.
Chrome: Open Chrome, type chrome://version/ in the address bar, and copy the Profile Path value.
Edge: Open Edge, type Edge://version/ in the address bar, and copy the Profile Path value.
Firefox: Open Firefox, type about:profiles in the address bar, and copy the Profile Path value.
Configuring QAS for Custom Profile Execution
Now, you want to instruct QAS to use this custom browser profile for test executions.
Login to Qualitia Automation Studio Client. <insert Screenshot>
Access Execute from left navigation of your Qualitia Automation Studio -Client to view Test Suite Explorer screen.
Go to the Execution Profile tab. <insert Screenshot>
Navigate to: Settings > Local Profile > Browse.
From the Browser Type drop-down, pick the relevant browser.
Paste the copied Profile Path value into Browser Profile Path.
Note: The last part of the 'Profile Path' is the custom browser profile name (e.g., if the path ends in \JohnS, then "JohnS" is the profile name).
Under the respective options (EdgeOptions, ChromeOptions, or FirefoxOptions), in 'args', type: --profile-directory=<profile_name>, replacing <profile_name> with your custom profile's name.
Adjust any other necessary settings.
Click Save.
Execution Precaution: Before you run any test, to avoid conflicts or errors, you need to ensure no instances of the browser are active. Make sure all instances of the chosen browser are closed before executing a test case or suite on the custom browser profile.
By setting up custom browser profiles in QAS, you can have more control over your testing environment, ensuring tests run in conditions that mimic real-world user setups.
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