Click an Element
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PurposeThis action is used to simulate a click event on a specified element on the screen. The element can be located using its attributes such as title
, label
, value
, or identifier
. This action is essential for interacting with buttons, links, and other clickable elements in applications.
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Scenarios#
Scenario 1#
TitleClick a + icon using its label
Sample test case: TEST-8036 Click a + icon using its label
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Scenario OverviewA user needs to click the "Add new event" icon identified by its label text to perform a specific action. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Click an Element" action to interact with the icon.
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Steps to Follow:- Open an app containing an add icon (+).
- Identify the button using its
label
attribute. - Use the "Click an Element" action to click the button.
- Verify that clicking the button executes the intended action.
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ActionsParameter | Type | Value |
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label | element parameter | Add Event |
type | optional parameter | button |
click | appium action | clickn |
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Expected Result- The button is clicked, triggering the associated action.
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Common Errors and Fixes- Error: The + icon is not located.
- Fix: Ensure the correct
label
attribute is provided and matches the element in the DOM.
- Fix: Ensure the correct
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Scenario 2#
TitleClick a button using its label
Sample test case: TEST-8036 Click a button using its label
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Scenario OverviewA user needs to click a button identified by its label
attribute to perform a specific action. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Click an Element" action to interact with the buttton.
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Steps to Follow- Open a webpage that contains a button.
- Identify the button using its
label
attribute. - Use the "Click an Element" action to click the button.
- Verify that clicking the button triggers the desired action.
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ActionsParameter | Type | Value |
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label | element parameter | Week |
click | appium action | click |
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Expected Result- The button is clicked, and the associated action is triggered.
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Common Errors and Fixes- Error: The button is not located.
- Fix: Ensure the correct
label
attribute is provided and matches the element in the DOM.
- Fix: Ensure the correct
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Test Cases#
Test Case for Scenario 1#
ObjectiveEnsure that clicking a button identified by its attributes works correctly.
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Steps to Perform- Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a button.
- Use the action with inputs:
- Element parameter:
label = Add Event
- Optional parameter:
type = button
- Appium action:
click
.
- Element parameter:
- Verify that the button triggers the expected action.
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Expected Outcome- The button is clicked, and the associated action is performed successfully.
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Test Case for Scenario 2#
ObjectiveEnsure that clicking a button identified by its label works correctly.
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Steps to Perform- Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a button.
- Use the action with inputs:
- Element parameter:
label = Week
- Appium action:
click
.
- Element parameter:
- Verify that clicking the button executes the intended action.
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Expected Outcome- The button is clicked, triggering the intended action.
- The link is clicked, triggering a redirect to the expected page.
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Additional Tips for this Action- Use unique attributes such as
title
,label
, oridentifier
to locate elements reliably. - When using partial matches, ensure the attribute value is specific enough to avoid selecting the wrong element.
- Test the action on different browsers and devices to ensure compatibility.
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Error Handling for Click an Element#
Common Problems and Their FixesProblem: The element is not found.
Possible Cause: The attribute is incorrect, or the element is not visible.
How to Fix: Verify that the attribute matches the element in the DOM.Problem: The click action does not trigger the desired response.
Possible Cause: The element is either disabled or covered by another element.
How to Fix: Ensure the element is enabled and visible before performing the action.Problem: The partial match selects the wrong element.
Possible Cause: The partial attribute matches multiple elements.
How to Fix: Use more specific attributes to identify the correct element.