16 July 2024 Leave a comment QA
When automating web interactions, there are instances where you may need to click at specific coordinates within a web page. This guide will help you achieve this using Selenium, particularly focusing on moving the mouse to a specific offset from a known element and then clicking.
Using Actions to Click at Specific Coordinates
The Actions class in Selenium allows you to perform complex user interactions, including moving the mouse to a specific offset from an element and clicking. Below is a step-by-step guide to achieve this in Java:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Identify the element from which you want to offset your click. This element serves as the reference point.
- Use the
moveToElementmethod to move the mouse to the desired coordinates relative to the top-left corner of the identified element. - Perform the click action using the
clickmethod.
Example Code
Below is an example of how to use the Actions class to click at specific coordinates:
Actions builder = new Actions(driver);
builder.moveToElement(knownElement, 10, 25).click().build().perform();
In this example, knownElement is the reference element, and the mouse is moved 10 pixels to the right and 25 pixels down from the top-left corner of this element before performing the click.
Additional Techniques
Here are a few other methods and scenarios where you might need to click at specific coordinates:
Using Protractor with JavaScript
If you are using Protractor for Angular applications, you can use the following JavaScript code to achieve a similar result:
browser.actions()
.mouseMove(element(by.css('.material-dialog-container')), -20, -20) // pixel offset from top left
.click()
.perform();
Handling Different Elements
You can also apply this technique to various elements such as grids, lists, or panels by setting them as the first parameter in the moveToElement method:
Actions actions = new Actions(this.session);
int xPosition = this.session.FindElementsByAccessibilityId("GraphicView")[0].Size.Width - 530;
int yPosition = this.session.FindElementsByAccessibilityId("GraphicView")[0].Size.Height - 150;
actions.MoveToElement(this.session.FindElementsByAccessibilityId("GraphicView")[0], xPosition, yPosition).ContextClick().Build().Perform();
Conclusion
Clicking at specific coordinates using Selenium can be achieved effectively using the Actions class. Whether you’re working with web elements, grids, or other UI components, the techniques discussed in this article will help you perform precise interactions.
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For more information on automating tests, you may find our other articles helpful:
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