ASPAjaxComboBox Object
Description
A combo box control.
IMPORTANT
The ASPAjaxComboBox test object class extends the WebEdit test object class and inherits many of its methods and properties.
Operations
The sections below list the built-in methods and properties that you can use as operations for the ASPAjaxComboBox object.
Note: You can also view a list and descriptions of the ASPAjaxComboBox description properties, for use in object repository descriptions, programmatic descriptions, checkpoint and output value steps, and as argument values for the GetTOProperty and GetROProperty methods.
Methods
CaptureBitmap | Saves a screen capture of the object as a .png or .bmp image using the specified file name. |
Check | Checks whether the actual value of an item matches the expected value. |
CheckProperty | Checks whether the actual value of the specified object property matches the specified expected value within the specified timeout. |
ChildObjects | Returns the collection of child objects contained within the object. |
GetAllROProperties | Returns the collection of properties and current values from the object in the application. |
Click | Clicks the object. |
DoubleClick | Clicks on the object twice. |
Drag | Performs the 'drag' part of a drag and drop operation. |
Drop | Performs the 'drop' part of a drag and drop operation. |
FireEvent | Triggers an event. |
GetROProperty | Returns the current value of the description property from the object in the application. |
GetTOProperties | Returns the collection of properties and values used to identify the object. |
GetTOProperty | Returns the value of the specified description property from the test object description. |
Highlight | Highlights the object in the application. |
HoverTap | When hover is supported, places the pointer on the object. Otherwise, taps the object. |
LongPress | Presses and holds the object. |
MiddleClick | Middle-clicks the object. |
Output | Retrieves the current value of an item and stores it in a specified location. |
Pan | Perform a pan gesture. |
Pinch | Perform a pinch gesture. |
RefreshObject | Instructs OpenText Functional Testing to re-identify the object in the application the next time a step refers to this object. |
RightClick | Right-clicks the object. |
Select | Selects an item from the drop-down list. |
Set | Enters the specified text in the edit box. |
SetSecure | Sets the encrypted value of an edit box. |
SetTOProperty | Sets the value of the specified description property in the test object description. |
Submit | Submits a form. |
Swipe | Swipes the object. |
ToString | Returns a string that represents the test object. |
WaitProperty | Waits until the specified object property achieves the specified value or exceeds the specified timeout before continuing to the next step. |
Properties
Exist | Checks whether the object currently exists in the open application. |
Object | Accesses the native methods and properties of the object. |
Click Method
Description
Clicks the object.
Syntax
object.Click [x], [y], [BUTTON]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
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x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object.
Default value = 0 |
BUTTON |
Optional. A predefined constant or number. The mouse button used to click the object. OpenText Functional Testing records clicks with the right mouse button only if the Web-based objects and OpenText Functional Testing are both configured correctly. For more information, see the Web Add-in section of the OpenText Functional Testing Help Center. Default value = micLeftBtn |
Return Type
None
DoubleClick Method
Description
Clicks on the object twice.
Syntax
object.DoubleClick [interval], [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
interval |
Optional. A Variant. The number of seconds between the two clicks. The default value is 0.2 seconds. |
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
If you are testing a web or hybrid application on a mobile device, this method is equivalent to performing the DoubleTap gesture.
Example
'The following example double-clicks an ASPAjaxAccordion object. Device("Device").App("Mobile Web_2").MobileWebView("Web View").Page("Checkbox and radio inputs").ASPAjaxAccordion("Accordion").DoubleClick
Drag Method
Description
Performs the 'drag' part of a drag and drop operation.
Syntax
object.Drag [x], [y], [BUTTON], [Modifier]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
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x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate within the source object. Default = micNoCoordinate (center of the source object) Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate within the source object. Default = micNoCoordinate (center of the source object) Default value = 0 |
BUTTON |
Optional. A predefined constant or number. The mouse button used to drag the object. (Releasing the button performs the Drop operation.) Default = micLeftBtn (0) Default value = micLeftBtn |
Modifier |
Optional. A String value. The keyboard modifier that is pressed during the Drag operation. Possible values: |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
Drag and Drop operations are performed as a coupled step. Inserting one operation without the other causes an error to occur in the run session.
OpenText Functional Testing supports the following scenarios:
- Scenario A: One object is dragged onto another object. For example, you can drag a WebButton from one frame object (source object) to another object (target object), or drag a WebElement (source object) onto a Link object (target object) in the same frame.
- Scenario B: An object is moved from one location in a frame to another location in the same frame. In this case, the test object used for the Drag step is the same as the test object used for the Drop step.
- Scenario C: An item within an object is moved to another location within that object (also known as drag and pan). For example, in a map application, you can relocate an image relative to itself or drag a Slider object.
General Note:
OpenText Functional Testing always runs Drag and Drop steps using the mouse API, even if you defined the Replay type as Event in the Run Settings section of the Web > Advanced pane (Tools > Options > GUI Testing tab > Web > Advanced node).
Notes for Scenario A:
--Recording session. You cannot record cross-object or cross-frame types of drag and drop operations (operations in which you try to drop an object on another object or in another frame). You can, however, insert these types of Drop steps manually. Note that it may be helpful to record a drag and drop operation on the object in order to determine valid coordinates for the Drag operation step. You will need to delete the recorded Drop step, though, and manually add a new Drop step for the target object instead.
--Run session. If the application being tested supports scrolling, then OpenText Functional Testing supports scrolling when the Drag and Drop test objects are both located in the same frame. OpenText Functional Testing drags the Drag object to edge of the frame, waits for the Drop object to appear, and drops the Drag object onto the Drop object. If the application being tested does not support scrolling, then OpenText Functional Testing displays an error message when it reaches a step that requires scrolling.
--Run session. If you want to drag a test object from one frame to another, OpenText Functional Testing tries to make both the Drag and Drop objects visible in their frames prior to performing the Drag and Drop operation. If the two objects cannot be viewed simultaneously (for example, because the browser window is too small), the step will fail.
Notes for Scenario B and Scenario C:
--If the screen resolution during a run session is not the same as the screen resolution during the recording session, then the size of the frame may be different during the run session as compared to the recording session. In this case, the target location coordinates may be different during the run session, and this may cause the test steps to fail.
--During a run session, if the coordinates of a Drop step are located outside of the visible frame area (for example, because your application changed), then the step may not run accurately. To solve this, fix the specified coordinates, as needed. The test object can be dragged only within the visible area of the frame object. Dragging the object to the edge of a window or frame does not cause the area to scroll (as it does in Scenario A).
Drop Method
Description
Performs the 'drop' part of a drag and drop operation.
Syntax
object.Drop [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
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x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the target object on which the dragged object is dropped. If the dragged and dropped object is the same object, then the x-coordinate is relative to the upper left corner in the source location prior to being dragged. Default = micNoCoordinate (center of the target object) Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the target object on which the dragged object is dropped. If the dragged and dropped object is the same object, then the y-coordinate is relative to the upper left corner in the source location prior to being dragged. Default = micNoCoordinate (center of the target object) Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
Drag and Drop operations are performed as a coupled step. Inserting one operation without the other causes an error to occur. For more information on Drag and Drop operations, see Drag Method.
FireEvent Method
Description
Triggers an event.
Syntax
object.FireEvent EventName, [x], [y], [BUTTON]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
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EventName |
Required. A String value. The name of event to trigger. Available events: onchange, onclick, ondblclick, onblur, onfocus, onmousedown, onmouseup, onmouseover, onmouseout, onsubmit, onreset, onpropertychange. |
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate, relative to the upper left corner of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate, relative to the upper left corner of the object. Default value = 0 |
BUTTON |
Optional. A predefined constant or number. The mouse button used to fire the object. Default value = micLeftBtn |
Return Type
None
HoverTap Method
Description
When hover is supported, places the pointer on the object. Otherwise, taps the object.
Syntax
object.HoverTap [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the hover point or tap. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the hover point or tap. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
LongPress Method
Description
Presses and holds the object.
Syntax
object.LongPress [duration], [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
duration |
Optional. A Variant. The time period (in seconds) to hold the long tap gesture. You can specify partial seconds as a duration time. |
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the long tap gesture. The coordinate is relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the tap gesture. The coordinate is relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
Example
'The following example performs a LongPress on an ASPAjaxComboBox object. Device("Device").App("Mobile Web_2").MobileWebView("Web View").Page("Checkbox and radio inputs").ASPAjaxComboBox("Combo Box").LongPress 1,75,75
MiddleClick Method
Description
Middle-clicks the object.
Syntax
object.MiddleClick [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the middle-click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the middle-click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
Pan Method
Description
Perform a pan gesture.
Syntax
object.Pan deltaX, deltaY, [duration], [startX], [startY]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
deltaX |
Required. An integer value. The distance moved on the x axis, relative to the start point. |
deltaY |
Required. An integer value. The distance moved on the y axis, relative to the start point. |
duration |
Optional. A Variant. The number of seconds required to perform the pan gesture. |
startX |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of where the pan gesture starts. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
startY |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of where the pan gesture starts. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
This method is not supported in Internet Explorer and older versions of FireFox.
Example
'The following example pans across an ASPAjaxAccordion object. Device("Device").App("Mobile Web_2").MobileWebView("Web View").Page("Checkbox and radio inputs").ASPAjaxAccordion("Accordion").Pan 564, 507
Pinch Method
Description
Perform a pinch gesture.
Syntax
object.Pinch scale, [duration], [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
scale |
Required. A Variant. The zoom scale resulting from the pinch gesture. This is the ratio between the distance between the fingers at the end of the pinch gesture to the distance between the fingers at the beginning of the pinch gesture. |
duration |
Optional. A Variant. The number of seconds required to perform the pinch gesture. The default value is 1 second. |
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of where the pinch gesture begins. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of of where the pinch gesture begins. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
This method is not supported in Internet Explorer and older versions of FireFox.
Example
'The following example pinches to zoom in on an ASPAjaxAccordion object. Device("Device").App("Mobile Web_2").MobileWebView("Web View").Page("Checkbox and radio inputs").ASPAjaxAccordion("Accordion").Pinch 2.5
RightClick Method
Description
Right-clicks the object.
Syntax
object.RightClick [x], [y]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
x |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate of the right-click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
y |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate of the right-click. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
Select Method
Description
Selects an item from the drop-down list.
Syntax
object.Select item
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
item |
Required. A String value. The name of the item to select from the drop-down list. Specify index values using the format #N where N is the numeric index. Index values begin with 1. |
Return Type
None
Example
'This example uses the Select method to select an item from the drop-down list associated with the combo box. Browser("AutoComplete Sample").Page("ComboBox Sample").ASPAjaxComboBox("Combo Box").Select "Charlie"
Set Method
Description
Enters the specified text in the edit box.
Syntax
object.Set Text
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Text |
Required. A String value. The text to enter in the edit box. The text replaces any text that was there previously. |
Return Type
None
SetSecure Method
Description
Sets the encrypted value of an edit box.
Syntax
object.SetSecure EncryptedText
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
EncryptedText |
Required. A String value. The encrypted text to be entered in the edit field. |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
The SetSecure method is recorded when a password or other secure text is entered. The text is encrypted while recording, and decrypted during the test run.
To find the encoded value to use as the argument for the this method, do one of the following:
Use the Password Encoder utility (available from the Windows Start menu).
- Parameterize the argument using a Data Table parameter and use the Data Table encryption option (right-click each unencrypted value in the password column and choose Data > Encrypt).
For more information, refer to the OpenText Functional Testing User Guide.
While the SetSecure method enables you to hide passwords on the screen during a run session, it is not intended to be a secure way to protect password information.
Submit Method
Description
Submits a form.
Syntax
object.Submit
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method simulates pressing the Enter key, while the focus is on the object specified in the statement.
Swipe Method
Description
Swipes the object.
Syntax
object.Swipe direction, [distance], [duration], [startX], [startY]
Arguments
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
direction |
Required. A MoveDirection Value. The direction of the swipe gesture. Possible values:
|
distance |
Optional. An integer value. The distance (in pixels) of the swipe gesture. Default value = 0 |
duration |
Optional. A Variant. The time period (in seconds) of the swipe gesture. You can specify partial seconds as a duration time. |
startX |
Optional. An integer value. The x-coordinate at which the swipe gesture begins. The specified coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
startY |
Optional. An integer value. The y-coordinate at which the swipe gesture begins. The coordinate is relative to the upper left corner of the object. The default value is the center of the object. Default value = 0 |
Return Type
None
IMPORTANT
This method is supported as long as the application supports touch events and is run on a mobile device on Digital Lab or a touch-enabled browser. Using this method on desktop browsers may generate warnings, even if you are using a mobile emulator.
This method is not supported on Windows Phone.
Example
'The following example performs a Swipe gesture on a ASPAjaxComboBox object. Device("Device").App("Mobile Web_2").MobileWebView("Web View").Page("Checkbox and radio inputs").ASPAjaxComboBox("Combo Box").Swipe moveDown,200,1,75,75
See also:
- ASPAjaxAccordion
- ASPAjaxAlwaysVisibleControl
- ASPAjaxAutoComplete
- ASPAjaxCalendar
- ASPAjaxCollapsiblePanel
- ASPAjaxComboBox
- ASPAjaxConfirmButton
- ASPAjaxDragPanel
- ASPAjaxDropDown
- ASPAjaxHoverMenu
- ASPAjaxListSearch
- ASPAjaxMultiHandleSlider
- ASPAjaxNumericUpDown
- ASPAjaxPagingIndex
- ASPAjaxRating
- ASPAjaxReorderList
- ASPAjaxResizableControl
- ASPAjaxRichTextArea
- ASPAjaxSlider
- ASPAjaxTabs
- ASPAjaxToggleButton