Select Element by Value

Purpose

This action utilizes the Select class in Selenium WebDriver to choose an option in a dropdown based on the value attribute of the <option> tag. It offers an alternative to selecting by visible text or index by enabling selection using the option's value attribute.

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Scenarios

Scenario 1

Title

Select an option from a dropdown using its value attribute

Sample test case: TEST-8004 Select Element by Value

Scenario Overview

A user may need to select an option in a dropdown by its value attribute instead of its visible text or index. This scenario demonstrates how to use the "Select Element by Value" action to accomplish this task.

Steps to Follow

1. Open a webpage that contains a dropdown menu.
2. Identify the dropdown element using attributes such as id or class.
3. Use the "Select Element by Value" action with the value attribute of the desired option.
4. Verify that the desired option has been selected.

Actions

Parameter	Type	Value
id	element parameter	country
select by value	selenium action	Bangladesh

Expected Result

• The dropdown selects the option with the value attribute set to "Bangladesh".

Common Errors and Fixes

• Error: The dropdown element is not found.
  • Fix: Ensure that the correct attributes (e.g., id, class) are provided and that the dropdown is visible.

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Scenario 2

Title

Attempt to select an invalid value

Sample test case: TEST-8124 Select Element by Value

Scenario Overview

A user provides an invalid value to select in a dropdown. This scenario demonstrates how the action behaves in such cases.

Steps to Follow

1. Open a webpage containing a dropdown menu.
2. Use the "Select Element by Value" action with a value that does not exist in the dropdown options.
3. Verify that an appropriate error is logged or raised when the action is performed.

Actions

Parameter	Type	Value
id	element parameter	country
select by value	selenium action	China

Expected Result

• An error is logged, indicating that the provided value is invalid.

Common Errors and Fixes

• Error: The value is not found among the dropdown options.
  • Fix: Verify that the provided value exists as an attribute in the dropdown's options.

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Test Cases

Test Case for Scenario 1

Objective

Ensure that selecting an option by its value in a dropdown functions correctly.

Steps to Perform

1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage that contains a dropdown.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Input parameters:
     • Element parameter: id = country
     • Selenium action: select by value = Bangladesh.
3. Verify that the dropdown selects the option with the value "Bangladesh".

Expected Outcome

• The dropdown selects the option corresponding to the provided value.

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Test Case for Scenario 2

Objective

Ensure that an appropriate error is logged when an invalid value is provided.

Steps to Perform

1. Open a browser and navigate to a webpage that contains a dropdown.
2. Use the action with inputs:
   • Input parameters:
     • Element parameter: id = country.
     • Selenium action: select by value = China.
3. Verify that an error is logged and that the action does not select any appropriate option.

Expected Outcome

• The action logs an error indicating that the provided value is invalid.

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Additional Tips for this Action

• Use value-based selection when the visible text or index of options is dynamic or irrelevant.
• Verify the available values in the dropdown options before performing this action.
• Use developer tools to inspect the structure and attributes of the dropdown element accurately.

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Error Handling for Select Element by Value

Common Problems and Their Fixes

1. Problem: The dropdown element is not found.
   Possible Cause: Incorrect attributes are provided, or the dropdown is hidden.
   How to Fix:

   • Ensure that the element's attributes align with the actual HTML structure.
   • Confirm that the dropdown is visible.

2. Problem: The specified value is not found in the dropdown options.
   Possible Cause: The provided value does not exist among the dropdown's options.
   How to Fix: Use a valid value from the dropdown's available options.

3. Problem: The action does not select the intended option.
   Possible Cause: Incorrect value or dynamic changes in the dropdown options.
   How to Fix: Revalidate the dropdown options and their values before performing the action.