Could not capture Windows element. Reason: SWTException

Katalon Studio Windows Desktop App Testing
#1

I am new to automated testing.

I have encountered an error: COULD NOT CAPTURE WINDOWS ELEMENT. Reason: SWTException when using Katalon Studio version 7.1.1 when testing a Windows Desktop App.

Please see attached error details.

Hope you could assist me on this matter. Thank you.

Error details.txt (8.2 KB)

#2

@mcjavier26.mj

Please share your settings in Windows recorder.

#3

Hi,

These are the step I’ve done for my Katalon desktop automation.

I downloaded and opened the winappdriver, I also enabled the Developer mode in the windows 10.

In the Katalon Studio I just clicked the Record Windows Action and choose the path for the desktop application to be tested. Then I clicked the Start button.
Message prompt displayed: Could not capture Windows Element. Reason: SWTException

If you need any further information to help me in this issue, please let me know. Thank you!

#4

Hi, I would just like to follow-up on this. Would you be able to help me with this?

Thank you.

#5

Hi @mcjavier26.mj,

Please provide us this info:

  • Did your app launch after clicking on the Start button?
  • Do your app has any launching screens or open an another window after starting?
#6

Hi,

Please see below response:

  • Did your app launch after clicking on the Start button?
    Yes, the login page displayed after clicking the Start button.

  • Do your app has any launching screens or open an another window after starting?
    NONE

#7

For this case, you need to click on Switch to Window Title then enter the application’s title. Katalon will re-capture you main application window and let you continue recording.

Thanks

#8

Hi, may I ask where can I see the Switch to Window Title option?

#9

Hi @mcjavier26.mj

It should be visible in Windows Recorder

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#10

Hi, I would like to know how to display the SWITCH TO WINDOW TITLE option from the list of actions.

Thank you.

#11

Hi , I have this problem and not finding solutian yet!
please tell me …
if your can finding every things about this?
AND NOT RESOLVED WITH SWITCH TO TITLE NAME !!!