What's new

This topic introduces the new features and enhancements included in this release.

Automate with Python

You can now use Python as the programming language in your tests. This capability is available as a Beta feature in addition to the existing VBScript language. When you create a new test, select the programming language you want to use.

Python is integrated into the existing platform, providing the additional programming language while maintaining the existing features and the familiar look and feel.

To use Python for testing, you must install a supported version of Python before installing OpenText Functional Testing. For details, see Installation updates.

For details on automating with Python, see Using Python.

UI Automation testing enhancements

The enhanced UIA Pro Add-in has transitioned from Beta to full support and is now enabled by default. For details, see UIA Pro enhancements.

The new enhancements introduce changes to the Object Model. If you previously developed tests using the Legacy UIAPro Add-in, you might need to adjust your tests accordingly. For details, see Object Model changes introduced in version 26.1.

Installation updates

To use Python for testing, you must install the Functional Testing Python Engine with OpenText Functional Testing.

If you have a supported version of Python on your machine before installing OpenText Functional Testing from the setup.exe file, the Functional Testing Python Engine is installed automatically.

Otherwise, you can install it manually after installing Python. For details, see Installation prerequisite.

For details on the supported Python versions, see Support Matrix.

Usability enhancements

The following usability enhancements are now available.

Area	Enhancement
Data table column headers	You can now use special characters in data table column headers. For details, see Naming conventions.
Test Batch Runner	In the Test Batch Runner window, you can now specify whether the results of each test run overwrite the previous test's run results. Previously, this option was configurable only when running a test batch using a command line. For details, see Create and run a test batch.

Area

Enhancement

Data table column headers

You can now use special characters in data table column headers. For details, see Naming conventions.

Test Batch Runner

In the Test Batch Runner window, you can now specify whether the results of each test run overwrite the previous test's run results.

Previously, this option was configurable only when running a test batch using a command line. For details, see Create and run a test batch.

CI-CD plugin enhancements

The following enhancements are now available when working with CI-CD servers.

CI-CD server	Enhancements
Jenkins	The Jenkins plugin is frequently updated. For details, see the OpenText Application Automation Tools page.

Supported technology versions

This release continues to update the list of supported technology and browser versions. For the latest information, see the Support Matrix.