How to use an if statement Katalon Recorder?

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Hi, I keep getting the [object Object] and I’m not sure how to fix this. I was trying to compare values Katalon Recorder.

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When using if statements in Katalon Recorder, you might encounter the [object Object] error if you’re not properly comparing values. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Store Values Correctly

Use storeText, storeValue, or storeAttribute to save the value you want to compare into a variable. For example:

Command: storeText
Target: css=#elementId
Value: myVar

2. Use runScript for Conditional Logic

Katalon Recorder uses JavaScript for conditionals. Use runScript with the following syntax:

Command: runScript
Target: return ${myVar} === "expectedValue"  // Replace with your comparison

3. Example Workflow

Here’s a step-by-step example to compare two values:

  1. Store the first value:
Command: storeText
Target: css=#element1
Value: var1
  1. Store the second value:
Command: storeText
Target: css=#element2
Value: var2
  1. Compare the values:
Command: runScript
Target: return ${var1} === ${var2}  // Compare variables directly
  1. Add conditional logic:
Command: if
Target: javascript{storedVars.var1 === "Expected Text"}  // Use storedVars to access variables
Value:  // Leave empty

4. Avoid [object Object] Errors

  • Ensure you’re not storing WebElement objects (e.g., use storeText instead of store).
  • Trim whitespace if needed:
Target: return ${myVar}.trim() === "expected"
  • Convert to numbers for numeric comparisons:
Target: return parseInt(${myVar}) === 42

5. Debugging Tips

  • Use echo to print variables:
Command: echo
Target: ${myVar}
  • Check if elements exist before storing values (use verifyElementPresent).

Full Example

Command         | Target                | Value
---------------------------------------------------
storeText       | css=#price            | price
storeText       | css=#expectedPrice    | expectedPrice
runScript       | return ${price} === ${expectedPrice} | 
if              | javascript{storedVars.price === "100"} | 
  echo          | Prices match!         | 
endIf           |                       |

This should resolve the [object Object] error and let you compare values properly. Let me know if you need more details!

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@samuelyong91 your query resolved?

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Hi, sorry for the late reply :sweat:

In my case, I wasn’t comparing two text elements, I was comparing a text element with a bit of text that I put in manually: {$couponMsg} == Successfully Redeemed spam test.

However, it will return the [object Object] error.

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i think, you have to use following syntax: if | “${couponMsg}” == “Successfully Redeemed spam test” |