ComboBoxTO

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$(description) → {*}

Creates a child test object of this test object. This operation does not search for the object in the AUT. The interaction with the application occurs only when a step runs and performs an operation on the AUT object.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
description	Description	The description of the test object. Can be a full test object description or a string. If a string is provided, it is interpreted as a CSS selector with a default test object type of WebElement.

Returns:

the new child test object with the provided description.

Type

*

$$(description, dontFilterByType_opt) → {Promise.<Array.<TestObject>>}

Returns all child objects of this object that match the supplied test object description.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Default	Description
description				A description object that defines the test object type and the set of properties and values that should be common to all objects that are returned.
dontFilterByType	boolean	<optional>	false	Set this parameter to true to avoid limiting the returned objects to a specific test object type.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with an array of test objects that match the supplied description.

Type

Promise.<Array.<TestObject>>

absX() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's absolute x-coordinate (left) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with absolute x-coordinate (left) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>

absY() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's absolute y-coordinate (top) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with absolute y-coordinate (top) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>

acceleratorKey() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the sequence of key combinations that invoke an action associated with the element.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's accelerator key.

Type

Promise.<string>

accessKey() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the character that is used to activate the object.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's access key.

Type

Promise.<string>

automationId() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the ID for an object that is unique among siblings within its container.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's automation id.

Type

Promise.<string>

click(args_opt) → {Promise.<void>}

Clicks on this object using the definitions from the supplied args object. If you do not provide the args object, the click is performed in the center of the object using the left mouse button.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
args	Object	<optional>	The arguments for the click operation. Properties Name Type Attributes Default Description button MouseButton <optional> MouseButton.left The mouse button to use for the click. anchor Position <optional> Position.center The position within the object from which the offset is taken. offset Object <optional> The offset from the anchor position. Properties Name Type Attributes Default Description x number <optional> 0 The x-coordinate of the offset. y number <optional> 0 The y-coordinate of the offset.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled when the click operation ends.

Type

Promise.<void>

controlType() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the UIAPro type for the object.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's control type.

Type

Promise.<string>

description() → {*}

Returns the description for this test object. The test object must be obtained using the $ method, otherwise, this method returns null.

Returns:

the description for this test object.

Type

*

exists(timeout_opt) → {Promise.<boolean>}

Checks whether this object exists in the AUT.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
timeout	number	<optional>	The time (in seconds) to wait for this object before returning a result of true or false. By default, uses the object synchronization timeout defined in the runtime engine settings.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a boolean indicating whether the object exists.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

expandCollapsePattern() → {ExpandCollapsePattern}

Returns the expand collapse pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro expand collapse pattern.

Type

ExpandCollapsePattern

frameworkId() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the name of the UI framework, such as Win32, WinForm, or DirectUI.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's framework id.

Type

Promise.<string>

getTextLocations(text, rectangle_opt) → {Promise.<Object>}

Returns all rectangular areas containing the specified text within this object.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
text	string		The text to search for in the test object.
rectangle	Object	<optional>	The rectangular area in the test object to search for the text.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with an array of rectangles containing all rectangular areas containing the specified text within this object.

Type

Promise.<Object>

getVisibleText(rectangle_opt) → {Promise.<string>}

Returns all visible text from this object.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
rectangle	Object	<optional>	The rectangular area in the test object to return the text from.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with all the visible text from this object.

Type

Promise.<string>

gridItemPattern() → {GridItemPattern}

Returns the grid item pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro grid item pattern.

Type

GridItemPattern

gridPattern() → {GridPattern}

Returns the grid pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro grid pattern.

Type

GridPattern

handle() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's handle.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's handle.

Type

Promise.<number>

hasKeyBoardFocus() → {Promise.<boolean>}

Returns a value that indicates whether the object has keyboard focus.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that indicates whether the object has keyboard focus.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

height() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's height (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the value of the object's height (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>

highlight() → {Promise.<void>}

Highlights this object in the AUT.
Remark: This may be useful when debugging a test.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled when the highlighting operation ends.

Type

Promise.<void>

highlightMatches(description, dontFilterByType_opt) → {Promise.<number>}

Highlights all children that match the supplied test object description.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Default	Description
description				A description object that defines the test object type and the set of properties and values that should be common to all objects that are highlighted.
dontFilterByType	boolean	<optional>	false	Set this parameter to true to avoid limiting the highlighted objects to a specific test object type.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the number of matches that are found and highlighted.

Type

Promise.<number>

invokePattern() → {InvokePattern}

Returns the invoke pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro invoke pattern.

Type

InvokePattern

isEnabled() → {Promise.<boolean>}

Returns a value that indicates whether the object is enabled.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that indicates whether the object is enabled.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

isKeyboardFocusable() → {Promise.<boolean>}

Returns a value that indicates whether the object can accept keyboard focus.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that indicates whether the object can accept keyboard focus.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

isOffScreen() → {Promise.<boolean>}

Returns a value that indicates whether the object is Offscreen.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that indicates whether the object is Offscreen.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

isPassword() → {Promise.<boolean>}

Returns a value that indicates whether the object contains protected content or a password.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that indicates whether the object contains protected content or a password.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

legacyAccessiblePattern() → {LegacyAccessiblePattern}

Returns the legacy accessible pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro legacy accessible pattern.

Type

LegacyAccessiblePattern

name() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the name of the control.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's name.

Type

Promise.<string>

nativeClass() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the native class of the object.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's native class.

Type

Promise.<string>

parent() → {*}

Returns the parent test object of this test object. The child object must be obtained using the $ method, otherwise, this method returns null.

Returns:

the parent test object of this test object.

Type

*

path() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the path in the application's object hierarchy, separated by semicolons. Objects in the path are represented by their name or automationId property values.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's path.

Type

Promise.<string>

processId() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the UIAutomation object process id.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the value of the UIAutomation object process id.

Type

Promise.<number>

processName() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns the UIAutomation object process name.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the value of the UIAutomation object process name.

Type

Promise.<string>

rangeValuePattern() → {RangeValuePattern}

Returns the range value pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro range value pattern.

Type

RangeValuePattern

scrollItemPattern() → {ScrollItemPattern}

Returns the scroll item pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro scroll item pattern.

Type

ScrollItemPattern

scrollPattern() → {ScrollPattern}

Returns the scroll pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro scroll pattern.

Type

ScrollPattern

selectionItemPattern() → {SelectionItemPattern}

Returns the selection item pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro selection item pattern.

Type

SelectionItemPattern

selectionPattern() → {SelectionPattern}

Returns the selection pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro selection pattern.

Type

SelectionPattern

sendKeys(input_opt, modifiers_opt) → {Promise.<void>}

Sends keyboard keys to an object.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Default	Description
input	string	<optional>		The string to send to the object. Use FunctionKeys and Keys for special keys.
modifiers	KeyModifier	<optional>	KeyModifier.none	The modifier keys. Use KeyModifier for this parameter.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled when the sendKeys operation ends.

Type

Promise.<void>

snapshot(options_opt) → {Promise.<string>}

Captures and returns a Base64 representation of this test object.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
options	Object	<optional>	An options object that defines the image capture preferences. Properties Name Type Attributes Default Description format string <optional> "png" The format of the image. Possible values: png, bmp.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the Base64 string of the test object's image.

Type

Promise.<string>

status() → {Promise.<string>}

Returns a value that describes a status of the current object. For example, an item associated with a contact in a messaging application might be "Busy" or "Connected".

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a value that describes a status of the current object.

Type

Promise.<string>

supportedPatterns() → {Promise.<Array.<string>>}

Returns the list of patterns supported by the object in the application.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the object's supported patterns.

Type

Promise.<Array.<string>>

tableItemPattern() → {TableItemPattern}

Returns the table item pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro table item pattern.

Type

TableItemPattern

tablePattern() → {TablePattern}

Returns the table pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro table pattern.

Type

TablePattern

textPattern() → {TextPattern}

Returns the text pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro text pattern.

Type

TextPattern

togglePattern() → {TogglePattern}

Returns the toggle pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro toggle pattern.

Type

TogglePattern

valuePattern() → {ValuePattern}

Returns the value pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro value pattern.

Type

ValuePattern

verifyImageExists(imageToFind, similarity_opt) → {Promise.<Object>}

Checks whether a snapshot of this object contains the supplied image.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
imageToFind	string		A Base64 string representation of the image to look for within the test object's snapshot.
similarity	number	<optional>	The minimum similarity between the two images (as a percentage), above which the find is considered a match. Default = 100.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with an object representing the point where the image was located, or null if it was not found.

Type

Promise.<Object>

verifyImageMatch(expectedImage, pixelTolerance_opt, rgbTolerance_opt) → {Promise.<boolean>}

Checks whether a snapshot of this object and the supplied image are a match.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
expectedImage	string		A Base64 string representation of the image to compare to the test object snapshot.
pixelTolerance	number	<optional>	The percentage of pixels that can differ between the two images, and still be considered a match. Default = 0.
rgbTolerance	number	<optional>	The percentage by which the RGB values of the pixels in the two images can differ, and still be considered a match. Default = 0.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a boolean representing the comparison result.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

verifyImageMatchWithMask(expectedImage, maskAreaImage, pixelTolerance_opt, rgbTolerance_opt) → {Promise.<boolean>}

Checks whether a snapshot of this object and the supplied image are a match.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
expectedImage	string		A Base64 string representation of the image to compare to the test object snapshot.
maskAreaImage	string		A Base64 string representation of the image mask area to use in the image comparison.
pixelTolerance	number	<optional>	The percentage of pixels that can differ between the two images, and still be considered a match. Default = 0.
rgbTolerance	number	<optional>	The percentage by which the RGB values of the pixels in the two images can differ, and still be considered a match. Default = 0.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a boolean representing the comparison result.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

waitUntilExists(timeout_opt) → {Promise.<boolean>}

Waits until this test object exists or until the specified timeout elapses. This method is useful for synchronizing your test with your application.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Attributes	Description
timeout	number	<optional>	The time (in seconds) to wait for this object to exist. By default, uses the object synchronization timeout defined in the runtime engine settings.

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with a boolean indicating whether the object exists.

Type

Promise.<boolean>

width() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's width (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with the value of the object's width (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>

windowPattern() → {WindowPattern}

Returns the window pattern class of the test object, providing access to the relevant methods and properties.

Returns:

The UIA Pro window pattern.

Type

WindowPattern

x() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's x-coordinate (left) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with x-coordinate (left) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>

y() → {Promise.<number>}

Returns the object's y-coordinate (top) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Returns:

a promise that is fulfilled with y-coordinate (top) relative to the parent object (in pixels).

Type

Promise.<number>