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helpdesk's avatar
helpdesk
Occasional Contributor
6 years ago

Script To Automatically Close 'Active' Window

Hi all,   I have another question that may sound silly. The application I am testing will open patient records in 2 different ways, half will be maximised view and the other half is a minimised v...
  • AlexKaras's avatar
    AlexKaras
    6 years ago

    Hi,

     

    I assume that you are working with a desktop application...

    Usually, desktop windows have .Close() method that closes them. Check this with Object Browser.

    Alternatively, you may send keys combination to the window that closes it. Usually this is Ctrl-F4 or Ctrl-W.

    Both approaches should close the target window without the necessity to click its Close button.

     

  • helpdesk's avatar
    helpdesk
    6 years ago

    Thank you very much - Control F4 closes any active window within the application.

     

    I appreciate the response :)

AlexKaras's avatar
AlexKaras
Champion Level 3

Hi,

 

I assume that you are working with a desktop application...

Usually, desktop windows have .Close() method that closes them. Check this with Object Browser.

Alternatively, you may send keys combination to the window that closes it. Usually this is Ctrl-F4 or Ctrl-W.

Both approaches should close the target window without the necessity to click its Close button.

 

TanyaYatskovska's avatar
TanyaYatskovska
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
6 years ago

Thanks for your help, Alex!

 

helpdesk, is this what you were looking for?