V3 Release 3.0.1
Welcome to Provar V3
We’re thrilled to introduce Provar Automation V3—a major evolution designed to make your test automation faster, smarter, and more intuitive than ever before.
V3 brings:
- A complete visual refresh
- Improved User Experience
- Significant performance enhancements
- Intelligent AI-powered features
Whether you’re authoring tests, exploring projects, or getting started for the first time, V3 delivers a streamlined, high-performance and better user experience that prioritizes clarity, speed, and usability.
Mandatory Installation Instructions
To ensure a clean setup and avoid compatibility issues:
- Delete old configuration folders:
{UserHome}\Provar\.configuration\{versioned config folders} - Delete the .chromeProfile folder:
{UserHome}\Provar\.chromeProfile - Import your projects into a new workspace rather than reusing your existing workspace.
Overview
Provar V3 introduces a modernized user interface, reimagined launch flow, and performance-focused architecture while maintaining continuity with V2 workflows.
Core V2 functionalities remain intact, while V3 emphasizes:
- Faster project setup and execution
- Simplified navigation
- Built-in AI productivity tools
- Flexible testing across complex environments
What’s New in Provar V3
Reimagined Launch Experience
- New Welcome Screens tailored for new and returning users
- Faster Launch Process for quicker project startup
- Helpful References with easy access to documentation and tutorials
Enhanced User Experience
A redesigned interface focused on usability, visibility, and productivity:
- Focused menu structure for simplified navigation
- Minimalist layout for reduced distraction
- Centralized file section for unified access
- Drag & drop, copy/paste functionality
- Single-click actions and auto-save
- Recent & Favorite filters
- Accelerator keys and keyboard shortcuts
- Advanced Org Browsing
- Improved test report interactions
- Customizable layout
Enhanced Usability
- In-app, contextual help
- Streamlined workflows with fewer clicks
- Smart filtering and improved search
- Personalized workspace configuration
Superior Performance
V3 significantly boosts performance across multiple workflows:
| Area | Improvement |
| Automation Launch | 38% |
| API Step Visibility | 14% |
| Execution Start | 22% |
| Test Case Navigation | 25% faster |
These gains translate into measurable productivity boosts for teams of any size.
Note: Review our extended feature guide here.
Smarter Testing with Provar AI
Provar V3 introduces Provar AI—a suite of embedded tools to simplify and accelerate test design.
Provar Assistant
Our new in-product AI assistant helps you get answers fast. Ask questions, troubleshoot issues, and explore best practices without ever leaving the tool.
Test Step Generator
Generate complete test flows in seconds—just select a page and let Provar do the work.
Up to 88% authoring time saved.
Bulk Test Data Generator
Generate thousands of realistic records in just a few clicks.
Save hours on manual data seeding.
Utterance Generator
Automatically generate sample utterances for a given intent to support conversational testing. Learn more here.
Intent Validator
Validate whether a user utterance accurately expresses a specified intent using this new API.
This tool supports consistent testing of Natural Language Understanding (NLU) behavior.
- Inputs: Intent (required) and Utterance (required)
- Output: Returns one of three values—true, false, or unknown
- Purpose: Confirms intent recognition accuracy for conversational interfaces
- Result Handling: Stores the result in the TestAPI’s Result Name attribute for further use in test workflows
Example outputs include:
- true: “I need to book a flight tonight.” → matches book flight
- false: “Can I make a new reservation?” → does not match cancel reservation
- unknown: Ambiguous or irrelevant utterances like “Should I bring cash or card?”
Learn more here.
Component-Based Testing Mode
These enhancements make the Page Object more powerful by adding support for component-based testing:
- Dual Mapping Support
Fields can now be mapped as both Web Elements and Web Components within the same Page Object. - New Annotation: @WebComponent
Improves organization and clarity of test code by clearly marking component fields under the page objects.
Benefits:
- Flexibility to manage both traditional and modern UI elements
- Unified approach to manage both under Page Object
- Enhanced maintainability and readability
- Better locator precision for Lightning and Vlocity fields
- Simplified testing of complex UIs
Chrome 137+ Behavior Change: Test Builder
Google Chrome v137 introduces new requirements for extensions. As a result:
- Provar’s Chrome extension must now be manually installed from the Chrome Web Store (one-time setup per machine).
- A prompt will appear when launching Test Builder if the extension is missing.
- Once installed, the extension will persist—even across workspace changes or Provar upgrades.
Learn more here.
Backward Compatibility & Support
- Full backward compatibility: Your existing V2 projects will work seamlessly in V3
- V2 support continues: We’ll support V2 during customer migration
- Flexible migration: We’ll work with you to plan your move to V3 at the right pace
Reverting to V2?
If you need to return to V2 after using V3, follow these cleanup steps to avoid workspace or configuration conflicts:
- Delete versioned config folders:
{UserHome}\Provar\.configuration\{versioned config folders} - Delete the Chrome profile:
{UserHome}\Provar\.chromeProfile - Reimport your project into a new workspace in V2
These steps ensure a clean and compatible environment when switching between major versions.
Terminology Update
- Custom APIs are now called Custom Test Steps
Questions?
We understand change takes time—your feedback is always welcome. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager.