FAQs: Web UI testing

This topic answers a few generic questions about using the HCL DevOps Test UI Web UI extension.

What is the installation path of Test UI?

By default, Test UI is installed in the following path:
  • Windows: C:\Program Files\HCL\DevOpsTest
  • Linux: /opt/HCL/DevOpsTest
  • macOS: /Applications/HCL/DevOpsTest

What is the workspace path of Test UI?

By default, the workspace is created in the following path:
  • Windows: C:\Users\<user_name>\HCL\devopstest\workspace
  • Linux: /home/<user_name>/HCL/devopstest/workspace
  • macOS: /Users/<user_name>/HCL/devopstest/workspace

What is the path of user preference settings?

By default, the user preference settings are stored in the following path:
  • Windows: C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\HCL\DTUI
  • Linux: /home/<user name>/HCL/DTUI
    Note: The important files are hidden in this path.

What is the path of customization files?

By default, the customization files are in the following path:
  • Windows: C:\ProgramData\HCL\DTUI\customization
  • Linux: /etc/opt/HCL/DTUI/customization

What is the path of configuration files?

By default, the configuration files are in the following path:
  • Windows: C:\ProgramData\HCL\DTUI\configuration
  • Linux: /etc/opt/HCL/DTUI/configuration
  • macOS: ~/Library/HCL/DTUI/configuration

Why do I see the phrase WebDriver Text displayed in the bottom right corner of the Mozilla Firefox browser while playing back a Web UI test script?

The message originates from the Selenium API that the Web UI extension uses to open the Firefox browser. The Web UI application does not have any control over the display of the message, but it is not in any way impact the script playback. You can ignore the message.

Why am I unable to record a Web UI test using Microsoft Internet Explorer?

In Internet Explorer, open Tools > Internet Options > Security and disable protected mode for all zones.

Why does it take so long to start recording a Web UI test using Firefox?

The delay occurs because HCL DevOps Test UI (Test UI) must first invoke Selenium to start the Firefox browser.

What can I do if the browser does not start during recording?

  1. Check that the internet proxy settings are set correctly. (In Internet Explorer, go to Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings to make any necessary changes.
  2. Close Test UI.
  3. Kill the following browser-specific processes:
    • InternetExplorerDriver.exe
    • ChromeDriver.exe
    • All FireFox instances

Why do I see variations in the recording and playback of a Web UI test on different browsers?

Recording and playback of a Web UI test depends on the properties of each control on a Web page. For example, in one browser a search button might be implemented as a text box, whereas in another browser the search button might be implemented as a jQuery control. To play back a recorded script in a different browser, you might need to edit the control recognition properties in the recorded script or insert a suitable action.

Why does the recorder stop abruptly while recording in Microsoft Internet Explorer on a Windows computer?

This is a limitation that the Web UI extension inherits from Selenium in case of non-admin accounts. When you are logged in as a non-administrator on a Windows computer, ensure that the Internet Explorer runs in unprotected mode. In Internet Explorer, open Tools > Internet Options > Security. Select Internet zone and clear the check box Enable Protected Mode.