Check or Uncheck All Elements

Purpose

This action automates the process of checking or unchecking all checkboxes under a specified parent element on a webpage. It enables users to locate checkboxes using shared attributes and perform bulk operations efficiently.

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Scenarios

Scenario 1

Title:

Check all the checkboxes in a form
Test case link: TEST-8008 Check All Checkboxes

Scenario Overview:

A user needs to select all checkboxes in a form before submission. This scenario demonstrates using the "Check or Uncheck All Elements" action to check all checkboxes within a specified form element.

Steps to Follow:

1. Open a webpage that contains a form with multiple checkboxes.
2. Identify the form using attributes such as id or class.
3. Use the "Check or Uncheck All Elements" action with the target attributes of the checkboxes (e.g., type = checkbox).
4. Verify that all checkboxes within the form are checked.

Actions:

• Input parameters:
  • Element parameter: Provide the parent element's attributes (e.g., id = my-form).
  • Target parameter: Provide the target attributes (e.g., type = checkbox).
  • Selenium action: check all.

Expected Result:

• All checkboxes under the specified parent element are successfully checked.

Common Errors and Fixes:

• Error: The parent element is not located.
  • Fix: Ensure that the correct attributes (e.g., id, class) are provided for the parent element.

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Scenario 2

Title:

Uncheck all the checkboxes in a form
Test case link: TEST-8008 Uncheck All Checkboxes

Scenario Overview:

A user needs to deselect all checkboxes in a form. This scenario demonstrates using the "Check or Uncheck All Elements" action to uncheck all checkboxes within a specified form element.

Steps to Follow:

1. Open a webpage that contains a form with multiple checkboxes.
2. Identify the form using attributes such as id or class.
3. Use the "Check or Uncheck All Elements" action with the target attributes of the checkboxes (e.g., type = checkbox).
4. Verify that all checkboxes within the form are unchecked.

Actions:

• Input parameters:
  • Element parameter: Provide the parent element's attributes (e.g., id = my-form).
  • Target parameter: Provide the target attributes (e.g., type = checkbox).
  • Selenium action: uncheck all.

Expected Result:

• All checkboxes under the specified parent element are successfully unchecked.

Common Errors and Fixes:

• Error: The target checkboxes are not located.
  • Fix: Verify that the target attributes match the properties of the checkboxes.

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Test Cases

Test Case for Scenario 1

Objective:

Ensure that all checkboxes in the form are successfully checked.

Steps to Perform:

1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a form with checkboxes.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Element parameter: id = my-form.
   • Target parameter: type = checkbox.
   • Selenium action: check all.
3. Verify that all checkboxes within the form are checked.

Expected Outcome:

• All checkboxes under the specified form are successfully checked.

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Test Case for Scenario 2

Objective:

Ensure that all checkboxes in the form are successfully unchecked.

Steps to Perform:

1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage containing a form with checkboxes.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Element parameter: id = my-form.
   • Target parameter: type = checkbox.
   • Selenium action: uncheck all.
3. Verify that all checkboxes within the form are unchecked.

Expected Outcome:

• All checkboxes under the specified form are successfully unchecked.

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Additional Tips for this Action

• Use the allow hidden option to interact with hidden checkboxes, if necessary.
• Use the use js option to handle elements blocked by overlays or intercepting scripts.
• Test the action across multiple browsers to ensure consistent behavior.

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Error Handling for Check or Uncheck All Elements

Common Problems and Their Fixes

1. Problem: The parent element is not found.
   Possible Cause: The identifier (e.g., id, class) is incorrect.
   How to Fix: Verify that the identifier matches the parent element in the DOM.

2. Problem: The target checkboxes are not located.
   Possible Cause: The attributes provided do not match the checkboxes.
   How to Fix: Inspect the attributes of the checkboxes and adjust the target parameters as needed.

3. Problem: Some checkboxes remain unchecked.
   Possible Cause: Overlapping elements or JavaScript intercepting clicks may prevent the checkboxes from being checked.
   How to Fix: Use the use js option to force interaction through JavaScript.