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BrandonH's avatar
BrandonH
Contributor
8 years ago

Do I Need to Have Developers Add Unique Object Identifiers?

Hi,       I'm testing a custom, GUI based application with many objects of very similar properties.  The only unique identifier between them is currently the index #; however, the index # will upda...
  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    8 years ago

    Something doesn't seem right to me... you have an application that has SWT objects... that's what SWT_Window is... but it's not using the SWTObject method for identifying those objects.  This seems to indicate that the Java Application Support plug in is not installed.  

     

    Please check File | Install Extensions... expand the "Desktop" item and make sure that extension is checked.

AlexKaras's avatar
AlexKaras
Champion Level 3

Hi,

 

While everything told by Robert about SWT is correct and should be clarified, the generic answer to your question is:

"Yes! Having all UI objects used in automated tests assigned their unique and stable IDs during development is the best and recommended practice for any application type (desktop, web, mobile, etc.)".

tristaanogre's avatar
tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
8 years ago

My apologies for not answering your question directly, BrandonH.  AlexKaras is correct... maintaining a partnership with the developers in building automated tests is always a good idea and anything they can do and are willing to do to make your job easier is always a good idea.

 

If they can't give you the unique identifiers, if you get the plug-in stuff sorted out, you should find more accurate identification available.