Automation V3: Debugging Tests

In the Test Builder there are various directional controls to help with debugging. These are indicated by the following icons:

There is also a Pause on Error () mode in Automation which will hold execution if a test step fails. When this is enabled, the test case will pause whenever an error occurs. Finally there is also a Step To option for navigating to a specific test step anywhere in the test. This will re-navigate the Test Builder to the defined point without executing other steps.

Adding breakpoints

---

To debug an issue, or to add new test steps in the middle of a test, breakpoints are recommended. Setting a breakpoint on a test step will mean that the Test Builder will pause execution on this step once it is reached.

To add a breakpoint to a test step, right-click on the test step in Automation or Test Builder and select Toggle Breakpoint:

Note: You can also use a Disable Test Item option which will keep the test step in the test case but skip it at runtime.

Viewing the log

---

You can view the detailed log file for any test step by right-clicking on the step in the Test Builder and selecting View Test Step Output.

The log is also available in the Test Runner in Automation.

---

Feedback

Was this article helpful for you?

We really appreciate it!

Thank you for your feedback.

Tell us how we can improve this article.

No Yes