flowControl

I was not able to jump back to a label using gotoIf or gotoLabel. Would it be possible to add this feature? I need it!

Thanks,

JPT

me too, gottolabel does not work, it shows the following error:

[error] Unexpected Exception: message -> gotoLabels has no properties, fileName -> file:C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\user-extensions.js, lineNumber -> 72, stack -> gotoLabel("test1","")@file:C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\user-extensions.js:72 call([object Object],"test1","")@:0 ([object Object],[object Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/selenium-commandhandlers.js:193 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/selenium-executionloop.js:65 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/selenium-executionloop.js:32 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/selenium-executionloop.js:28 executeCommand("http://www.google.com/",[object Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium-runner.js:252 ([object Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/debugger.js:81 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/treeView.js:396 ("cmd_selenium_exec_command")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/treeView.js:78 doCommand("cmd_selenium_exec_command")@:0 goDoCommand("cmd_selenium_exec_command")@chrome://global/content/globalOverlay.js:93 onxblkeypress([object KeyboardEvent])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium-ide.xul:0 @:0 , name -> TypeError

please help 

did you use Selenium version 0.7 or 0.6? The only version extension was tested with is 0.6.

Chris:

 Could you post the hacked version? Thanks.

Hack fix added as attachment.  GotoIf works if the label you're jumping to comes after the call for it.  I haven't been able to get it to work with a label that is earlier in the test.  While not included (couldn't hack it).

Newer version of my hack fix uploaded.  Adds the while command back in.  Multiple while loops within a test are supported, nested whiles are not.  Also, since I forgot to state it with the previous version, this fix for gotoIf the extension no longer deletes your results.  While loops do appear to destroy results however.

 And for anyone who is trying to make this work with the include extension, at the end of the doInclude function add:

gotoLabels = initialiseGotoLabels();
whileLabels = initialiseWhileLabels();

Yet another new version uploaded.  Fixed loss of results using while and bug that would cause the same with goto if the include extension was used anywhere other than the first line of a test.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for all the great work you're doing. I am trying to get your addon to work with Selenium 0.7.1 and I get an error at line 22 of the goto.js file. Apparently, the HtmlTest object no longer exists in this version of Selenium. Either that, or I am missing a dependency somewhere. Would you know what's going on here?

Thanks in advance, Wouter van Reeven

I uploaded version wich worked with core 0.7.1

Hi Andrey,

Thank you so much for your extremely fast response! I downloaded and tried the new version of goto.js and it does indeed work. Great stuff! Many thanks again!

Greets, Wouter

Hi Andrey,

This goto action is a great addin. But after I download the newest goto.js but can't use it.
The javascript error is:

1. in line 22, HtmlTest is not defined.
2. in line 29, initialiseTestLoop is not defined.

How to solved this.

Thanks in advance,
Mingjian

What version of Selenium are you using?

attached version for selenium core 0.8.

For Selenium Core .8 - I am referencing the goto_sel08.js file directly in my "Selenium Core extensions" path. On load of Selenium IDE, I get error message:
"Failed to load user-extensions.js!
files=

\goto_sel08.js
error=ReferenceError: HtmlRunnerTestLoop is not defined
[OK]"

Sorry for my ignorance. What am I missing? I had previously loaded the zip file, and ran into issue with .8 core - commands were recognized but then I got errors on gotolabel.

Best Regards,
-Rob

Rob,

I have never used Selenium IDE and so far not planning to.
I tested extension with Selenium Core and it worked.

There are a chances that something in S-IDE requires changes or extension needs to be updated to work under S-IDE.
At this moment I am leaving detailed troubleshooting & fixing of this problem to parties interested in making it work with S-IDE.

got the error below with Selenium IDE:

error loading Selenium IDE extensions: ReferenceError: HtmlRunnerTestLoop is not defined

Dear Andry & All,

This is a great extension save my life a lot.

But I came across an owsome problem, when I tried to use it with include command (another powerful user extension).

<tr>
	<td>include</td>
	<td>transaction/withdrow.html</td>
	<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td>gotoIf</td>
	<td>${moneyInHand} < ${price}</td>
	<td>skipBuy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td>include</td>
	<td>../transaction/Buy.html</td>
	<td></td>
	<td>Buy the good</td>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td>label</td>
	<td>skipBuy</td>
	<td></td>
</tr>

When the condition in 'gotoIf' satisfies it jumps to an incorrect row. This happens since the table extends by including few additional rows from 'transaction/Withdrow.html' script.

Is there anyone who tried a work arrond this problem?

Sumith

Work around for above issue has been sorted out in http://forums.openqa.org/thread.jspa?threadID=5833 - Sumith

I've tried to add the extension goto_sel08.js and I also got the error below with Selenium IDE:
error loading Selenium IDE extensions: ReferenceError: HtmlRunnerTestLoop is not defined

Can someone tell me, what the gotoif statement is all about?

/corrrect caption/i.test( storedVars.pagetext )

what means correct caption?

in the examplefiles provided with the package they use gi.test(...) and the description here says i.test(...) what is right?

"/corrrect caption/i" is a regular expression (look for RegExp in javascript's documentation)
test() is a method of RegExp object

you can translate that code as
var re = new RegExp( "corrrect caption", "i" );
re.test( storedVars.pagetext )

I added descriptions of parameters on this wiki page.
hope it helps.

Hi Andrey,

Please can you put some light on this error? I found that lot of person struck with this problem. Otherwise provide some alternative solution for loop.

For Selenium Core .8 - I am referencing the goto_sel08.js file directly in my "Selenium Core extensions" path. On load of Selenium IDE, I get error message:
"Failed to load user-extensions.js!
files= \goto_sel08.js
error=ReferenceError: HtmlRunnerTestLoop is not defined
OK "

Thanks,
Mahesh

The issue in above post (comment) is addressed in http://forums.openqa.org/message.jspa?messageID=19612#19612.

When I download the user attachment "ZIP Archive selenium-goto.zip" it does not have the files to run the practice tests called "./tests/html/test_click_page1.html" Why not? It is tougher to learn from tests that do not run!

But this is a cool plugin.

I was wondering if is there any way to set a timeout to a set of instructions, so we can use the gotoif command until we get what we expect.
For instance:
----------------
(set timeout here)
label label1
...
gotoif 'condition' labelEnd
gotolabel label1
label labelEnd
(step fails if doesn't reach labelEnd before timeout)
----------------
Or any other way to do that?

Thanks,

btw, great extension!

Ivan,

I think what you want to do can be easily implemented as:

[timestamp = store current time]
[do necessary step]
[assert (current time - timestamp) < expected_execution_time ]

That worked, thanks!

Hello,

I am a bit confused now. Can the flowControl extension be used in Selenium IDE? It gives me an error:

[error] Unexpected Exception: message -> currentCommandRow is not defined

Also, I am not sure what I should do with goto_sel08.js file, as when I try to load it, it gives me an error.

Any help will be appreciated.

> Can the flowControl extension be used in Selenium IDE?

according to the following thread it can: http://forums.openqa.org/thread.jspa?messageID=20977

however, I do not use S-IDE and therefore will recommend to ask guys on corresponding (S-IDE) forum

I need to wait for "some text" will appear on the page and then the test must go on.

label testlabel
gotoif 'condition' testlabel

If "some text" doesn't apeear on the page and the 'condition' is true, it have to go to the "testlabel" upper and assert the 'condition' again.

What kind of condition must I write to assert that "some text" is not presented on the page?
How it will look like?

Thanks a lot!

> If "some text" doesn't apeear on the page and the 'condition' is true, it have to go to the "testlabel" upper and assert the 'condition' again.

I suggest to use waitForCondition (seehttp://openqa.org/selenium-core/reference.html ).

for example (I did not test the code):
waitForCondition | javascript

| 60

I am a newbie working with selenium IDE. All I want is to loop through a defined set of pages infinitely. I have firefox 2.0.4 installed with the latest selenium IDE version 0.8.7. I installed one of the selenium extensions which enables the gotoLabel command from:

http://wiki.openqa.org/display/SEL/flowControl

But after running the test, I get the following error when the test reaches the "goto" command:

[error] Unexpected Exception: message -> gotoLabels has no properties, fileName -> file:///C:/Selenium-goto/user-extensions.js, lineNumber -> 72, stack ->
gotoLabel("start","Title")@file:///C:/Selenium-goto/user-extensions.js:7
2 apply([object Object],[object Array])@:0 ("start","Title")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmluti
ls.js:60 ([object Object],[object
Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-command
handlers.js:307
()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionloop
.js:112
(-10)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionl
oop.js:78 apply([object Object],[object Array])@:0 (-10)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmlutils.js:60 @:0 , name -> TypeError=20

Please let me know what should be done to get the test working. There's an above post regarding the same, asking to use Selenium 0.6. Does that still hold valid? Thanks a lot!

> Clease let me know what should be done to get the test working.

according to the following thread it can: http://forums.openqa.org/thread.jspa?messageID=20977

however, I do not use S-IDE and therefore will recommend to ask guys on corresponding (S-IDE) forum

> There's an above post regarding the same, asking to use Selenium 0.6

version for S-Core 0.8.0 is available

> I suggest to use waitForCondition (seehttp://openqa.org/selenium-core/reference.html ).
>
> for example (I did not test the code):
> waitForCondition | javascript
> Unknown macro:
Unknown macro:
Unknown macro:

> | 60

The problem is that I don't need to use the "timeout" option. I need to wait 'till the condition will be false not after 30, 60 or more seconds. The "timeout" in my situation must be unlimited.

I will write conditions which I need in words such as [condition]:

label testlabel1
gotoif [verify that an "error message" present on the page] testlabel2
gotoif [verify that "some text" doesn't present on the page] testlabel1
label testlabel2

Andrey, do you speak russian? Can you write me to my e-mail miniok@mail-dot-ru? Or to ICQ 6665503.

Thanks!

Mikhail,

try something like

label testlabel1
gotoif selenium.isTextPresent( "error message" ) testlabel2
gotoif !selenium.isTextPresent( "some text" ) testlabel1
label testlabel2

p.s. yes, I do speak Russian. However, generally I am not available for 'private consultations', language does not matter. Forums are more reliable place to get answers (I just cannot guarantee that I will read/answer questions within somewhat acceptable for you timespan).

Andrey, thanks a lot!

But can you help me please in installation of the plugin?
I'm using Selenium Core 0.8.2 .
I have put "goto_sel08.js" file into the "scripts" directory and have added the contents of the "user-extensions.js" (from "selenium-goto.zip") to my "user-extensions.js" file.
Then have restarted the server.

When I write the test like:

1. label testlabel
2. gotoif "condition" testlabel

it doesn't go to the label. It allways goes straight. 1, then 2... and so on.

Please, write me, how to install the plugin correctly!

Thanks!

selenium-goto.zip contains extension compatible with selenium 0.6.0
I believe that you need to use goto_sel08.js which works with selenium 0.8.0 (unless you are using old s-core 0.6.0)

there are self tests for the extension in the zip file that you can use as example and to test the extension.

I am trying to run TestSuite-goto
but selenium core gives me error as
Selenium failure. Please report to selenium-dev@openqa.org, with error details from the log window. The error message is: 'gotoLabels' is null or not an object

I don't know how to add user extensions. i have added user-extentions.js & goto_sel08.js in ..core/scripts/ folder is it write or please tell me correct method

Please help me in this issue

Great extension... I also needed a version that would work within Selenium IDE (as opposed to the TestRunner).

So... there's a version of Flow Control for Selenium IDE at http://51elliot.blogspot.com/2008/02/selenium-ide-goto.html

It works for basic goto, gotoIf and while loops within Selenium IDE.

Hope this helps.

Hi All,

I read all the comments and really got confused ...
Can some one please tell me latest version in which while,and gotolabel works... and also where to put goto.js and goto_sel08.js files?

Thanks,
Jay

Hi ALL,
GotoLabel part is working for me for core8.0 version but when i am using 'while' command...it passed this step , performs first open statement and fails at the second command. For example in below script my script gives a "Permission denied error" at clicking Gmail link:

<tr>
<td>store</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>var1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>store</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>var2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>while</td>
<td>$

<=$

</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>open</td>
<td>http://www.google.co.in/</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>pause</td>
<td>3000</td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>clickAndWait</td>
<td>link=Gmail</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
v
<tr>
<td>store</td>
<td>javascript

</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>endWhile</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

Please help
Thanks in advance
Jay

Hi !

I'm working with selenium core 0.8 . I downloaded the goto_sel08.js and put it into core/scripts. Also I downloaded the .zip file and copy only the tests and the test suite into /test directory. All the tests failed and all have the same error " Unknown command : " for gotolabel, goto, assertNoFailureOnNextAndGoto and while commands.

Could anyone tell me whats wrong ???

Many Thanks

Hi !

I found my own error . I didn't change the name of the goto_sel08.js to user-extensions.js.
Now it works !!

Thanks

I used this file for my test script. And I put this file into core\scripts but when i run test script by Selenium Core. The 'While' loop doesn't identify. and change its name to user-extension.js the error javascript is displayed. How can i use this file with selenium Core?Please help me

I am trying to use this with the latest version 1.0b2, but doesnt seem to work? I am trying to use the GOTOLABEL command as per in the samples/tests that come along in the zip. Please the error I get below. To me this looks like a compatibility issue - useless a more experienced person thinks differently.

1. [info] Executing: |gotolabel | label | |
2. [error] Unexpected Exception: message -> Specified label 'label' is not found., fileName -> chrome://selenium-ide/content/tools.js -> file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Developer/Desktop/Selenium/selenium-goto/Selenium/GoTO%20Ext%20-IDE/user-extensions.js, lineNumber -> 81, stack -> Error("Specified label 'label' is not found.")@:0 ("label","")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/tools.js -> file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Developer/Desktop/Selenium/selenium-goto/Selenium/GoTO%20Ext%20-IDE/user-extensions.js:81 ("label","")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmlutils.js:60 ([object Object],[object Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-commandhandlers.js:309 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionloop.js:112 (30)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionloop.js:78 (30)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmlutils.js:60 , name -> Error

Anyideas?
Regards.

When I run my test I get the following message:

Stack overflow at line:54.

I'm using STIQ. Added extensin code to project-extensions.js

Since many people work on both Core and IDE, they need a unified version for flowControl extensions.

IDE version: http://51elliot.blogspot.com/2008/02/selenium-ide-goto.html

The simplest way to combine IDE version and this Core version is writing below code in your user-extensions.js.

var sel_locstr = window.location.href;  
if(sel_locstr.indexOf("selenium-ide.xul") != -1){ //IDE mode      
   // paste IDE extension here
}else{
   // paste Core extension here
}

Enjoy!

For guys who failed to use it with include command (another powerful user extension).

Here is a workaround code.

Please revise 'include' js source:

Selenium.prototype.doInclude = function(locator, paramString) {
    LOG.debug(IncludeCommand.LOG_PREFIX + " Version " + IncludeCommand.VERSION);
    var includeCommand = new IncludeCommand();
    includeCommand.doInclude(locator, paramString);
  
     //Jerry Qian: add flowControl support for include template steps
     try{
       htmlTestRunner.currentTest.gotoLabels  = {};
       htmlTestRunner.currentTest.whileLabels = { ends: {}, whiles: {} };
       htmlTestRunner.currentTest.initialiseLabels();
     }catch(e){}
     //End flowControl
};

Enjoy!

I get the error:

"error loading Selenium IDE extensions: ReferenceError: Selenium is not defined"

The link above referenced to solve this issue no longer works. Whats the solution?

Hi everyone

I get this error whenever the goToLabel command is reached, most likely a valid goToIf will cause this error as well. 

The error message is: 'gotoLabels' is null or not an object

The test I am running, works perfectly on IDE, I am now testing with RC and it gives me that error

Hi there - I don't think this issue has been covered but I am hoping someone can help.  I am running the latest version of the IDE via the UI-Element in firefox 3.0 and trying to use the user-extensions.js and goto.js in order to use the "while" functionality. 

These are my commands:

<tr>
    <td>storeElementPresent</td>
    <td>link=Reveal Company Report</td>
    <td>CoRepLink4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
    <td>while</td>
    <td>storedVars['CoRepLink4'] != false</td>
    <td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
    <td>getEval</td>
    <td>alert(storedVars['CoRepLink4']);</td>
    <td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
    <td>endWhile</td>
    <td></td>
    <td></td>
</tr>

However when it hits the 'while', I get this error:

[error] Unexpected Exception: message -> currentCommandRow is not defined, fileName -> chrome://selenium-ide/content/tools.js -> file:///C:/selenium-remote-control-1.0-beta-2/FlowControl/user-extensions.js, lineNumber -> 184, stack -> skipWhile()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/tools.js -> file:///C:/selenium-remote-control-1.0-beta-2/FlowControl/user-extensions.js:184 ("storedVars['CoRepLink4'] != false","")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/tools.js -> file:///C:/selenium-remote-control-1.0-beta-2/FlowControl/user-extensions.js:158 ("storedVars['CoRepLink4'] != false","")@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmlutils.js:60 ([object Object],[object Object])@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-commandhandlers.js:309 ()@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionloop.js:112 (5)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/selenium-executionloop.js:78 (5)@chrome://selenium-ide/content/selenium/scripts/htmlutils.js:60 , name -> ReferenceError 

I was originally trying to use the gotoif command but this produced errors too. 

Can anyone suggest anything?  Maybe I need a later version of the goto.js or user-extensions.js?  I thought I had the latest ones however (attached to this page).

I'm running RC under 2.2 and need flow control.  What file(s) do I need - and how do I install them.  I need instructions in explicit detail.  Thank you very much!