When Auto-Detection Fails

In this case it is worth helping the Rapise Application Chooser find the best possible library for the application being tested.

We recommend that you try the following path:

 

  1. Select the UIAutomation Spy and try to inspect the application. If the Spy shows the real content of the application (i.e. you see object names and IDs) then it is worth trying to record a test with the corresponding library called UIAutomation - using the record application dialog box. This library is best for modern Windows application.
     
  2. If the recording is not picked up or does not play back correctly then the next step is to try recording with the Generic library. This is designed for older Windows Win32 applications. There is also a Spy tool for this library called the Accessible Spy.
     
  3. If the recording is not sufficient then the last step is to try and record with the Advanced Accessibility library. This library contains definitions of accessible controls at a very basic level. It is not very sophisticated, but it is often sufficient for many cases and works across a wide range of applications.
     
  4. If neither of options below satisfy then it may be worth to try low level recording (https://www.inflectra.com/Support/KnowledgeBase/KB114.aspx).