Applet Automation Using Only Desktop Automation

abstract This section details how to automate Java Applets using only Desktop Automation. If you are not familiar with Applet Automation, refer Applet Automation. To automate a java applets using Sahi Pro Classic, refer Applet Automation Using Only Desktop Automation.


Java Applets can be automated using only Desktop Automation. For this, the Applet elements need to be automated using JAVA mode while the elements on browser need to be automated using WINDOWS mode.

Pre-requisites

  1. You need Sahi Pro version v10.0.0 or above
  2. Sahi Pro Desktop Add-on needs to be installed.
  3. ONLY Desktop capabilities should be enabled. (Needs only Sahi Pro Desktop Add-on license)
  4. Enable the following property in the userdata.properties file. 
    windows.identification_on_browser_for_applet.enabled=true

Recording an Applet

  1. Run Inbuilt action Launch Browser For Applet from the Add Step dialog and launch the browser for applet.
  2. You can now start automating. As with normal Sahi Pro Flowcharts, you can use CTRL-Hover to identify various elements on the applet.
  3. When automating on the browser, from the automate dialog ensure the windows icon is clicked.
  4. When automating on the applet, from the automate dialog ensure the windows icon is not clicked
    5. info Also, refer Applet Automation Using Browser and Desktop Automation.