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ppfeifer
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6 years ago

Setting the Default download directory for Keyword tests.

I have an application that creates a report in csv format.    I need to save that file in a particular directory.  My Browser sertings defaut drive is "Download" . I need this to go to a shared googl...
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tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
6 years ago

You probably don't need to.  Here's what we do for something similar

 

  1. Use the "Sys.Username" property to grab the username of the user currently logged in
  2. Get that user's "Download" directory (C:\Users\<username>\Downloads) and find the file downloade
  3. Use aqFileSystem object to copy the file from that directory to your desired destination.

That's ultimately easier than messing around with changing Chrome settings or manipulating download dialogs.

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ppfeifer
Contributor
6 years ago

We are trying to automate so the download needs to be directed to the Shared Google drive for this test.  The file will be created once a month.  Is there a way to  change Chrome settings or manipulating download dialogs during the test and then resetting back?

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    tristaanogre
    Esteemed Contributor
    6 years ago

    My suggestion was an automation suggestion.  You would write code to do so.  Let Chrome download to the default folder and then, after the download, write code to move the file as indicated.  My guess is that you're not automating/testing the ability of Chrome to download to the Shared Google drive.  So, how the file gets to the shared google drive is, most likely, immaterial to the test.