How to run further steps, based on previous image validation

[jpinto]

Hello everyone,

I'm quite new to Ranorex.
Within a test case I would like to run further steps, but depending on previous image validation.
Being more specific: if the validation fails or passes the further step will be different.
Something like this:
(pseudo-code)

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if (validation = success) then
Do step 2 
else
Ignore step 2

I suspect that's only possible using User Code modules. But how can I evaluate the result of a previous Validation?

Could some share some small examples?
It would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[zivshapirawork]

Hi jpinto

You can populate a variable of the recording (e.g. true, false), according to the validation, and then use its value in consecutive steps, to asses whether to perform them or not.

[jpinto]

Hi jpinto

You can populate a variable of the recording (e.g. true, false), according to the validation, and then use its value in consecutive steps, to asses whether to perform them or not.

Hi zivshapirawork,

first thank you for your answer.

Could you be a bit more specific?
Small example would be of great help...

Thanks again!

[Support Team]

Hello jpinto,

Here is a simple example how to use the validation feature in user code. I would recommend taking a look at ouronline API documentation to get a collection of all public API calls.

var doesContain = Validate.ContainsImage(buttonInfo, RanorexStudio_Screenshot1, RanorexStudio_Screenshot1_Options, "Your message", false);

if(doesContain)
{
	Report.Info("The image is available");
}
else
{
	Report.Info("The image is not available");
}

I hope this information helps.

Sincerely,
Bernhard

[zivshapirawork]

hi jpinto

in the validation recording, add a variable (variables button) and populate it in the step of the validation (populate it wit the result: true or false). example

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try 
{
 Ranorex.Validate(...) [or similar]
 myRecording.var_result=Boolean.TrueString
}
catch (exception e)
{
 myRecording.var_result=Boolean.FalseString
}

In the next user code steps, check the value of the variable and act accordingly

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If (myRecording.var_result.eqauls(Boolean.FalseString))
{
//do something
}

[jpinto]

Thank you both for your answers.

@zivshapirawork:
But that means that after the step with a variable for validation, we can only use User Code steps, right? Otherwise they will always be executed, no matter if our variable is true or false... Am I seeing this correctly?

[Vaughan.Douglas]

Thank you both for your answers.

@zivshapirawork:
But that means that after the step with a variable for validation, we can only use User Code steps, right? Otherwise they will always be executed, no matter if our variable is true or false... Am I seeing this correctly?

Based on this approach you are correct. You can get a bit more fancy and either check or uncheck subsequent Test Cases/Smart folders based on your result.

Note: the code in those examples may not be compatible with Ranorex 7.x, you will probably have to make adjustments.