Launching ObjectSpy

As an Automation Tester, you may use the Object Spy tool in Qualitia Automation Studio to add new objects or view existing ones. This tool is pivotal for your test cases as it allows you to identify and select the specific elements you want to interact with in your automated tests.

Prerequisites:

1. Before launching Object Spy, ensure that your computer's anti-virus software doesn't prevent its operation. If you encounter difficulties, you need to whitelist the Object Spy's extension in your anti-virus software.

2. Administrative privileges.

3. ObjectSpy plugin installed in the browser.

Launching Object Spy from the Object Screen:

Here's how to launch the Object Spy from the Object Screen:

1. Login to Qualitia Automation Studio Client. <insert Screenshot>

2. Access Develop from left navigation of your Qualitia Automation Studio - Client.

3. Click Objects tab icon from the right side of the screen.

4. A slide-out panel will appear where the existing objects will be listed.

5. Click the Spy button <insert Screenshot>.

6. A popup will appear where you can select the

   1. Browser

   2. Enter the URL

7. Click Save to launch a new browser window based on the selection made in 6.a.

8. Once browser is opened press CTRL+F12.

9. Developer tools will be opened.

10. In the top Navigation mention menu of the browser's developer tool, click >> to view Qualitia ObjectSpy.

The plug-in can be observed at the bottom of the Internet Explorer screen with functionalities like the Object Spy tab and HTML source tab on the left bottom. A toolbar with 'Highlight', 'Highlight All', 'Clear Highlights', 'Save', 'Delete', 'Reset' functionalities exists on the right-bottom pane.

If the plug-in isn't visible, please refer to the troubleshooting section.

Launching Object Spy from Test Case and Task Screen:

To launch Object Spy from the Test Case or Task Screen:

1. Right-click on the Test Case or Task screen.

2. From the context menu that appears, select 'Object Spy'.

By understanding how to launch and use the Object Spy effectively, you can add and manage objects more efficiently for your test cases or tasks. This capability is crucial for successful automation testing.

Launch Object Spy from Browser

Initiating Object Spy from Your Browser

You possess the ability to initiate the object spy from the type of browser in which you have installed the object spy as an extension.

Here's how you can initiate the Object Spy from your browser:

You need to do one of the following actions:

1. To initiate the Chrome Object Spy, you should open the Chrome browser or To initiate the Edge Object Spy, you should open the Edge browser.

2. Following this, press CTRL+F12 which will lead you to open Developer options.

3. In the top Navigation mention menu of the browser's developer tool, click >> to view Qualitia ObjectSpy.

4. This action will bring forth the Qualitia ObjectSpy login page.

5. In the popup screen, input the Qualitia Server URL.

6. You need to enter the same User Id and Password that you use to log into the Qualitia Automation Studio (QAS) client.

7. Click Continue button.

8. Now, you should select the associated project in which you wish to add and manage objects.