10 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you’re attempting to automate testing for the Windows Calculator app on Windows 10 using WinAppDriver, Appium, and Java, you might encounter the error: UnsupportedCommandException: The URL '/session' did not map to a valid resource. This error typically arises from incorrect URL configurations when initiating your test session.
Solution Approaches
1. Clarifying the Use of Appium and WinAppDriver
It’s crucial to decide whether you’re using the Appium server or the WinAppDriver executable. Avoid running both simultaneously to prevent conflicts. Here are the configurations based on your choice:
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Using Appium Server: Ensure that you append
/wd/hubto your URL:CalculatorSession = new IOSDriver(new URL("http://127.0.0.1:4723/wd/hub"), capabilities); -
Using WinAppDriver Directly: Use the IP and port without
/wd/hub:CalculatorSession = new IOSDriver(new URL("http://127.0.0.1:4723"), capabilities);
2. Using the Correct Application Identifier
When specifying the Calculator app, use the correct identifier:
capabilities.setCapability("app", "Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App");This ensures that the application is correctly targeted during the test automation process.
3. Addressing Appium 2.0 Changes
For those using Appium 2.0, ensure that your URL does not inadvertently include a trailing slash after the port number:
appium_url = "http://0.0.0.0:4723";Enhancing Your Automation with Repeato
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