How to refresh WPF AutomationElement with DataTemplate - Windows UI Automation
I am trying to automate the testing of a WPF application using Windows UI Automation.
The application has a ContentControl with a data template that changes based on user interaction.
On initial load, I am able to get and click a button inside of the content control. This switches the data template (the sub-controls are removed and replaced with other ones).
However, when I look for the new controls in the automation element, they cannot be found.
I am using the wrapper FlaUI, but I've also tried White and they both have the same sort of result.
I am not using caching, but it seems like the window is somehow cached. Is there a way to reload the element or entire window so that I can retrieve the new controls.
c# wpf ui-automation
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
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I am trying to automate the testing of a WPF application using Windows UI Automation.
The application has a ContentControl with a data template that changes based on user interaction.
On initial load, I am able to get and click a button inside of the content control. This switches the data template (the sub-controls are removed and replaced with other ones).
However, when I look for the new controls in the automation element, they cannot be found.
I am using the wrapper FlaUI, but I've also tried White and they both have the same sort of result.
I am not using caching, but it seems like the window is somehow cached. Is there a way to reload the element or entire window so that I can retrieve the new controls.
c# wpf ui-automation
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
add a comment |
I am trying to automate the testing of a WPF application using Windows UI Automation.
The application has a ContentControl with a data template that changes based on user interaction.
On initial load, I am able to get and click a button inside of the content control. This switches the data template (the sub-controls are removed and replaced with other ones).
However, when I look for the new controls in the automation element, they cannot be found.
I am using the wrapper FlaUI, but I've also tried White and they both have the same sort of result.
I am not using caching, but it seems like the window is somehow cached. Is there a way to reload the element or entire window so that I can retrieve the new controls.
c# wpf ui-automation
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
I am trying to automate the testing of a WPF application using Windows UI Automation.
The application has a ContentControl with a data template that changes based on user interaction.
On initial load, I am able to get and click a button inside of the content control. This switches the data template (the sub-controls are removed and replaced with other ones).
However, when I look for the new controls in the automation element, they cannot be found.
I am using the wrapper FlaUI, but I've also tried White and they both have the same sort of result.
I am not using caching, but it seems like the window is somehow cached. Is there a way to reload the element or entire window so that I can retrieve the new controls.
c# wpf ui-automation
c# wpf ui-automation
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
asked Nov 25 '18 at 21:21
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
9781527
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Found the solution on FlaUI's FAQ.
When using DevExpress controls, some things (like tab content) are not
updated By default, DevExpress controls do not raise automation
events, as these events may decrease the application performance. To
make sure that the events are raised properly, set the
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled static property to false on
application startup (needs to be done in the application that is
automated with FlaUI):
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled = false;
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
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Found the solution on FlaUI's FAQ.
When using DevExpress controls, some things (like tab content) are not
updated By default, DevExpress controls do not raise automation
events, as these events may decrease the application performance. To
make sure that the events are raised properly, set the
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled static property to false on
application startup (needs to be done in the application that is
automated with FlaUI):
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled = false;
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
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Found the solution on FlaUI's FAQ.
When using DevExpress controls, some things (like tab content) are not
updated By default, DevExpress controls do not raise automation
events, as these events may decrease the application performance. To
make sure that the events are raised properly, set the
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled static property to false on
application startup (needs to be done in the application that is
automated with FlaUI):
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled = false;
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
add a comment |
Found the solution on FlaUI's FAQ.
When using DevExpress controls, some things (like tab content) are not
updated By default, DevExpress controls do not raise automation
events, as these events may decrease the application performance. To
make sure that the events are raised properly, set the
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled static property to false on
application startup (needs to be done in the application that is
automated with FlaUI):
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled = false;
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
Found the solution on FlaUI's FAQ.
When using DevExpress controls, some things (like tab content) are not
updated By default, DevExpress controls do not raise automation
events, as these events may decrease the application performance. To
make sure that the events are raised properly, set the
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled static property to false on
application startup (needs to be done in the application that is
automated with FlaUI):
ClearAutomationEventsHelper.IsEnabled = false;
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
Jared BeachJared Beach
9781527
answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
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answered Nov 25 '18 at 21:55
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