Cannot access Browser Login prompt/dialog

mgrandillo · February 2, 2021, 3:21pm

Hi,

When I access the login page for a network device, a credentials popup opens as shown below. Katalon studio does not record actions or we cannot do any spy object within this window.Is this because that window is not a web element? I am using Katalon Studio web version 7.7.2. Thanks.

gsp · February 2, 2021, 6:46pm

hope this helps you browserpopup

add in your script

import java.awt.Robot as Robot
import java.awt.event.KeyEvent as KeyEvent

def th = new Thread((({
for (i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
Robot robot = new Robot()
Thread.sleep(5000)
robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_ENTER)
Thread.sleep(1000)
break
}
}) as Runnable))

and add below code just before the action where popup displays

th.start()

mgrandillo · February 4, 2021, 7:01pm

Hello, i have followed your recommendation above but it fails after the th.start() line. Here is my code:

@Keyword
def activateSCP(result,username,password){

	def th = new Thread((({
		for (i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
			Robot robot = new Robot()
			Thread.sleep(5000)
			robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_ENTER)
			Thread.sleep(1000)
			break
		}
	}) as Runnable))



	//Enter username and password
	WebUI.executeJavaScript('window.open();', [])
	String currentWindow =  WebUI.getWindowIndex()
	//Go in to new tab
	WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow + 1)
	WebUI.navigateToUrl(GlobalVariable.activationURL)

	th.start()

	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputUsername))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputUsername),username)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputPassword))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputPassword),password)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(signIn))
	//Click on activation field
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputActivationCode))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputActivationCode),result)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(activateButton))
	//Coming back
	WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow)
	//Verify that the camera has been enrolled
}

FYI, it says it cannot find the test object. That is normal because i cannot spy on that object. Is there a solution/workaround for this? Thanks.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 12:47pm

Hello,

Any comments on this? Thanks.

gsp · February 8, 2021, 2:46pm

I m sorry for delay, not sure why it is not identifying the popup, can you try on another browser. if still face the issue, ask your developers (try to enable popup) . let me know what they say thanks

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 3:12pm

Hi, it does not work on edge also. I think the reason is because this is not an html popup.If i right click on any element, i cannot inspect.

Russ_Thomas · February 8, 2021, 3:15pm

What is “it”?

Always include the complete error message.

Aside: It is my strong belief that when writing test case code, there are very, very few situations where threading is a requirement or even a benefit. So few, in fact, I have never come across one.

If you don’t need added complexity, don’t add it.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 3:18pm

Basically, when I select the spy web to spy on any object in that popup, I dont have the option to capture the object. Even if I record a test case, it will not record any actions on any object within that popup.

Russ_Thomas · February 8, 2021, 3:19pm

You posted that statement beneath Test Case code. Therefore, what the Spy tool does is irrelevant.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 3:26pm

Ok lets ignore the code, I was using that code because it was suggested to me to fix the problem. Let’s recap. I have an HTML URL (see below) that I would need to access to change something within that web page. When I access the web page, a credentials popup is shown (See below). Katalon Studio web will not let me do a spy object on any of the elements within that popup (eg: username/password, sign In, etc). That is the issue I am encountering. Any thoughts? comments?

Russ_Thomas · February 8, 2021, 3:40pm

I see no reason why Robot wouldn’t work there, as long as you get the timing right (I noticed you need to switch windows/tabs). Be sure you arrive at the new window in a timely manner and run the robot code. To move from Name to Password, use a Tab key.

My advice, remove the thread stuff but keep the closure (everything between { and }) and call it from your test case at the correct step position (i.e. after the new window/tab is open and ready).

Lastly, let’s see if we can get @Brandon_Hein to take a look - I think he posted something relevant to basic auth dialogs a while back…

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 5:37pm

From within the robot code, I fail to see where the actually setting of the username and password is done. Note that I have copied the code given to me exactly as is.DO i need to adapt it to my needs?
It is currently failing at where the setText command is ran. This is because it cannot find the object. DO i need to include this somehow in the robot part of the code? If so, how? Thanks.

@Keyword
def activateSCP(result,username,password){
//Enter username and password
WebUI.executeJavaScript(‘window.open();’, )
String currentWindow = WebUI.getWindowIndex()
//Go in to new tab
WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow + 1)
WebUI.delay(5)
int i
def th = new Thread((({
for (i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
Robot robot = new Robot()
Thread.sleep(5000)
robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_ENTER)
Thread.sleep(1000)
break
}
}) as Runnable))

	th.start()

	WebUI.navigateToUrl(GlobalVariable.mobotixActivationURL)
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputUsername),username)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputPassword))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputPassword),password)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(signIn))
	//Click on activation field
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputActivationCode))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputActivationCode),result)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(activateButton))
	//Coming back
	WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow)
	//Verify that the camera has been enrolled

}

Russ_Thomas · February 8, 2021, 5:54pm

In essence, the Robot API targets the OS, just like a user does when (s)he uses the keyboard or mouse - no user ever has to specify the text input directly, they type into the control with focus, or set it first with a click. Then the OS directs the keyboard keys to the control.

See?

That’s why I said, as long as you get the timing right and Be sure you arrive at the new window in a timely manner. The dialog should be allowed time to appear, THEN you can execute the Robot code.

Again - that thread stuff is NOT included in my advice. I’m working under the assumption it’s not there.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 6:00pm

Sorry i’m confused. How is the text set in the username/password fields? What am I missing in the code I provided? Right now it just shows the sign-in popup and stops there. Thanks.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 6:20pm

I removed the thread stuff, here is what my code looks like. Also, the for look iterates 10 times, not sure what that is for to be honest. I used this code as suggested in my script. What do i need to do to adapt it to my test case? Ie: login to the web page with credentials.
Thanks.

@Keyword
def activateSCP(result,username,password){
//Enter username and password
WebUI.executeJavaScript(‘window.open();’, [])
String currentWindow = WebUI.getWindowIndex()
//Go in to new tab
WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow + 1)
WebUI.delay(5)
int i
//def th = new Thread((({
for (i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
Robot robot = new Robot()
//Thread.sleep(5000)
//robot.keyPress(KeyEvent.VK_ENTER)
//Thread.sleep(1000)
break
}
//}) as Runnable))

	//th.start()

	WebUI.navigateToUrl(GlobalVariable.mobotixActivationURL)
	//WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputUsername))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputUsername),username)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputPassword))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputPassword),password)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(signIn))
	//Click on activation field
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(inputActivationCode))
	WebUI.setText(findTestObject(inputActivationCode),result)
	WebUI.click(findTestObject(activateButton))
	//Coming back
	WebUI.switchToWindowIndex(currentWindow)
	//Verify that the camera has been enrolled

}

Russ_Thomas · February 8, 2021, 6:20pm

Like you said, you need to adapt that code for your purposes.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 6:31pm

Yes I am aware of that. I would like to know how do i set text in the username/password field using the robot code? I haven;t found anything to help me with this. I was hoping I would get help from someone in the forum. Thanks.

Brandon_Hein · February 8, 2021, 7:02pm

Back in the day, we used to do something like this:

driver.get("http://username:password@www.example.com");

i.e. you provide the login credentials in the app URL. I’m not sure if this works anymore, but you could give it a try.

mgrandillo · February 8, 2021, 7:28pm

Hi Brandon, thanks for the tip. When I specify driver.get it shows it as underlined. Do i need to import something? Thanks

Brandon_Hein · February 8, 2021, 7:31pm

Yes, you need to get the driver instance like so:

def driver = DriverFactory.getWebDriver()

Once you enter this line of code, press ctrl + shift + o on your keyboard to organize the necessary imports.