Batch Element Recorder for Desktop Automation

Capture every UI element in a desktop application window at once using the Batch tab of the Element Recorder. Recorded elements appear in a hierarchical tree along with their properties and can be used while creating test steps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that:

1. A Desktop project and an application exist in Testsigma. See creating projects and creating applications.
2. Testsigma Terminal is installed on your Windows system.
3. The WinTest Automation folder exists in the Testsigma Agent directory.
4. The Windows application you want to record is open on your device.

Steps to Record Elements Using the Batch Tab

1. From the left navigation bar, go to Create Tests > Elements.
2. On the Elements list page, click Record.
3. In the Select application window, select the desktop application you want to record against.

4. Click Start recording.
5. In the Element Recorder, click the Batch tab. The recorder captures every element in the currently open window of the application and lists them in a hierarchical tree.

6. Select an element in the tree to view its details in the Element properties panel.
7. Click Locate to highlight the selected element in the application window.
8. Click Save. The recorded elements are listed under Create Tests > Elements.

Element Recorder Controls

The recorder footer displays a running count of captured elements, such as 78 elements recorded.

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