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hiepwork08
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5 years ago
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Recording keyword test for the installation of an application

Hi,   I am trying to record a test whereby the keyword test will automate the installation of a software application. However, what I am observing is that the recorded test does not recognise the ...
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Marsha_R
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5 years ago

Recorded tests frequently use screen coordinates to find objects rather than object names.  This is pretty fragile and will not always create a repeatable test.  Check your recorded test to see if it's doing that, and if so, the recommended fix is to change those test items to find the object by name or some other property rather than using coordinates.