Repository items representing multiple elements

The concept introduced herein is the option that one repository item may not address and represent one single UI-element, but two or more UI-elements. This feature is commonly used with code modules.

In this chapter

Necessary context

The herein introduced concept is commonly used with code modules. Code modules are an expert topic. Therefore, check if this chapter contains knowledge necessary to solve your test challenge.

To understand the herein introduced topic it is further advisable to be familiar with the advanced concept of RanoreXpath and its applications. The example description and notation used is based on this concept.

The Ranorex Spy tool, its functions and wide range of applications may also be a helpful knowledge.

Example definition

The purpose of the explanation example herein is to define one repository item which addresses and references two radio buttons within the gender selection region of the database in the demo application.

Repository item tracking

The way of creating the repository item is way the same as for a regular repository item creation. See the instruction for details.

Open Ranorex Spy to track a UI-element
Start the demo application with the Test database register tab
Track one of the gender selection radio buttons

Generalization of RanoreXPath specification

We now generalize the RanoreXPath specification in a way to include the second gender selection radio button of the demo application.

Change the RanoreXPath specification as shown here

Initially tracked RanoreXPath specification of single female radio button
Changed, generalized RanoreXPath specification to include both radio buttons

Multiple repository items detection

The result of the generalization of the RanoreXPath specification leads to the simultaneous tracking of both gender selection radio buttons in the demo application which can be seen in Ranorex Spy.

Adding tracked item to the repository

Finally, the matched items are to be added to the repository.

Naming generalized repository item

The generalized repository item can be renamed as any other repository item.