Thank you very much for explaining things patiently and clearly. Excellent video. All the best for the upcoming videos. I'm expecting more videos on selenium testing😍
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Excellent video , highly appreciated . It looks , downloading files in cloud environment is not covered . Am working on a scenario , where. i have to download PDF files (on selenium grid /sauce labs env) and read and validate the content . the challenge i was facing is files are downloaded on slave nodes and when i try to do the validation, file is not present where the java code is running . Any references would help me . Thanks
Hey there 👋 We have to make the hidden input element visible so that Selenium WebDriver can interact with it. SharePoint typically hides the input element for style reasons, but we can make it visible by manipulating the DOM using JavaScript. Please be aware that this might not work in all cases, depending on how the SharePoint site is set up, but it's worth giving it a try.
Hey there! Glad you liked our videos! In Selenium, you cannot directly interact with a span button for file uploads like you do with input fields. Instead, you can use a library like pyautogui in Python to simulate keyboard typing and mouse clicks.
Hey there, For file uploads in Selenium WebDriver, no additional libraries beyond the standard Selenium ones are needed. Locate the file input element: from selenium import webdriver driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path="path/to/chromedriver") driver.get("example.com/upload") file_input = driver.find_element_by_id("fileInputId") Provide the file path to the input: file_input.send_keys("/path/to/your/file.txt") Ensure you have the correct selector for the file input and the correct file path. If issues persist, the website might have customized controls that need extra handling.
Hey Rohit, To upload a file using Selenium WebDriver in JMeter: - Install Selenium/WebDriver Support via JMeter Plugins Manager. - Add jp@gc - WebDriver Sampler to your test plan. - Write your Selenium script for file upload in the sampler. - Ensure you've configured the browser driver in JMeter (e.g., jp@gc - Chrome Driver Config). - Run the test. Sample script to get you started: from selenium import webdriver driver = WDS().browser driver.get('yourwebsite.com/upload') upload_element = driver.find_element_by_id('uploadField') # adjust the locator accordingly upload_element.send_keys('/path/to/your/file.txt')
I am automating a nextjs web which has no input tag, only button select file so the sendkey method is not working. I try to use robot class but it fails when run headless environment. Anything helps with this pls?
Hey there, Automating file uploads in a web application without a visible input tag, especially in a headless environment, can indeed be challenging. Here are some strategies that might help: Unhide the Input Tag: Often, the input tag for file uploads is present but hidden via CSS for styling purposes. You can use JavaScript to unhide it temporarily during your test. Once the input is visible, you can use Selenium's sendKeys method to interact with it. Here's an example: JavascriptExecutor js = (JavascriptExecutor) driver; js.executeScript("arguments[0].style.display='block';", driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenInputId"))); driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenInputId")).sendKeys("/path/to/file"); Avoiding Headless Mode for Specific Tests: If the above methods don't work, you might consider running your file upload tests in a non-headless mode. While this isn't ideal, it's a practical workaround when you face limitations with headless browsers. Custom JavaScript Execution: As a more advanced technique, you can execute custom JavaScript to simulate the file upload process. This would involve programmatically setting the file path and triggering the necessary events for upload. However, this method might not work for all web applications and requires in-depth knowledge of the application's frontend code. Remember, each application is unique, and what works for one might not work for another. It's often a matter of experimenting with different methods to find the one that suits your specific scenario.
Hey there, In Selenium, if you're dealing with an img tag that triggers a file upload rather than an input tag, the process can be more complex because an img tag is not designed to handle file uploads directly. Typically, a file upload is triggered by an input element of type file. However, if the img tag is part of a custom file upload control, you might need to interact with other elements that are actually responsible for handling the file input.
Hey there 👋🏻 To upload a file from Excel to a web form in Selenium, you can use the following steps: Open the web page that contains the file upload form. Locate the file upload input element on the web page using the appropriate locator method (e.g., by ID, name, class name, or XPath). Use the sendKeys() method to send the path of the file that you want to upload to the file upload input element. The path of the file can be obtained from the Excel file using a library like Apache POI. Submit the file upload form.
Hey there, To download a file to a specific folder using Selenium, you'll need to configure the browser's profile to set the default download directory before initializing the driver. This setup depends on the browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, etc.). Here’s how you can do it for the most common browsers: For Google Chrome You can use Chrome’s preferences to specify the download directory. Here’s how to set it up in Selenium with Java: import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver; import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeOptions; import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver; public class FileDownloadTest { public static void main(String[] args) { System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "path/to/chromedriver"); ChromeOptions options = new ChromeOptions(); // Set the default download directory options.addArguments("download.default_directory", "/path/to/download/directory"); // Disable Chrome's PDF viewer to download PDF files automatically options.setExperimentalOption("plugins.always_open_pdf_externally", true); WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(options); // Now you can visit the website and perform the download driver.get("example.com/download_page"); // Code to trigger the file download goes here driver.quit(); } } ------------- Key Points to Remember ChromeOptions and FirefoxProfile: For Chrome, use ChromeOptions to set preferences. For Firefox, use FirefoxProfile to set preferences. MIME Types: The value for browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk in Firefox and similar settings in Chrome should be adjusted according to the MIME types of the files you intend to download (e.g., application/pdf, image/jpeg, application/zip). Path Adjustments: Replace "/path/to/download/directory" with the actual path where you want to save the downloaded files. Ensure the directory exists as browsers may not create the directory for you. Driver Executable: Ensure that the paths to chromedriver or geckodriver are correct and that the executables are compatible with the version of the browser installed on your machine.
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Hey Pedro 👋🏻 The Selenium API doesn't provide a way to get a file downloaded on a remote machine. But it's still possible with Selenium alone depending on the browser. With Chrome the downloaded files can be listed by navigating chrome://downloads/ and retrieved with an injected in the page: from selenium import webdriver from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait import os, time, base64 def get_downloaded_files(driver): if not driver.current_url.startswith("chrome://downloads"): driver.get("chrome://downloads/") return driver.execute_script( \ "return downloads.Manager.get().items_ " " .filter(e => e.state === 'COMPLETE') " " .map(e => e.filePath || e.file_path); " ) def get_file_content(driver, path): elem = driver.execute_script( \ "var input = window.document.createElement('INPUT'); " "input.setAttribute('type', 'file'); " "input.hidden = true; " "input.onchange = function (e) { e.stopPropagation() }; " "return window.document.documentElement.appendChild(input); " ) elem._execute('sendKeysToElement', {'value': [ path ], 'text': path}) result = driver.execute_async_script( \ "var input = arguments[0], callback = arguments[1]; " "var reader = new FileReader(); " "reader.onload = function (ev) { callback(reader.result) }; " "reader.onerror = function (ex) { callback(ex.message) }; " "reader.readAsDataURL(input.files[0]); " "input.remove(); " , elem) if not result.startswith('data:') : raise Exception("Failed to get file content: %s" % result) return base64.b64decode(result[result.find('base64,') + 7:]) capabilities_chrome = { \ 'browserName': 'chrome', # 'proxy': { \ # 'proxyType': 'manual', # 'sslProxy': '50.59.162.78:8088', # 'httpProxy': '50.59.162.78:8088' # }, 'goog:chromeOptions': { \ 'args': [ ], 'prefs': { \ # 'download.default_directory': "", # 'download.directory_upgrade': True, 'download.prompt_for_download': False, 'plugins.always_open_pdf_externally': True, 'safebrowsing_for_trusted_sources_enabled': False } } } driver = webdriver.Chrome(desired_capabilities=capabilities_chrome) #driver = webdriver.Remote('127.0.0.1:5555/wd/hub', capabilities_chrome) # download a pdf file driver.get("www.mozilla.org/en-US/foundation/documents") driver.find_element_by_css_selector("[href$='.pdf']").click() # list all the completed remote files (waits for at least one) files = WebDriverWait(driver, 20, 1).until(get_downloaded_files) # get the content of the first file remotely content = get_file_content(driver, files[0]) # save the content in a local file in the working directory with open(os.path.basename(files[0]), 'wb') as f: f.write(content)
Simply awesome!!! Just the sheer clarity that you provide is unmatchable!! Also, please make a video on how to take screenshots in Selenium🤥
Hi Dushyant, Thanks for your words! We already have a video on taking screenshots in Selenium:
ruclips.net/video/7jrZn27_9FU/видео.html
Hope it helps!
@@LambdaTest hi .. its simply awesome. Do you conduct daily online classes. Can you tell me how to contact you in case if you are conducting classes?
Thank you very much for explaining things patiently and clearly. Excellent video. All the best for the upcoming videos. I'm expecting more videos on selenium testing😍
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First, your videos are great. Thanks very much. Upload more videos quickly on Selenium 4🤩
Thanks Navya, You can go through the complete list of Selenium 4 videos here: ruclips.net/p/PLZMWkkQEwOPlqZnEWpAjYucEbXTdnTxEM
Very nice explanation…Thanks Koushik 👍
Most welcome 😊
Great! Please also explain how to perform Windows handling in Selenium. It'd be a considerable help😋 Thanks!
Hi Jessica, You check this video to perform Windows Handling in Selenium: ruclips.net/video/32eIE4PAbJk/видео.html
Hope it helps!
Excellent video , highly appreciated . It looks , downloading files in cloud environment is not covered . Am working on a scenario , where. i have to download PDF files (on selenium grid /sauce labs env) and read and validate the content . the challenge i was facing is files are downloaded on slave nodes and when i try to do the validation, file is not present where the java code is running . Any references would help me . Thanks
Hi, may i know which function u r using to read the data.
Did you get any solution for the above issue you mentioned avinash?
@@charant3349 not really, I did a API test for it
Great tutorial
Agreed
Thanks Rajas, Glad you liked it ⭐️
Awesome! With SharePoint, I couldn't find the input. Is there a way to make it visible?
Hey there 👋
We have to make the hidden input element visible so that Selenium WebDriver can interact with it. SharePoint typically hides the input element for style reasons, but we can make it visible by manipulating the DOM using JavaScript.
Please be aware that this might not work in all cases, depending on how the SharePoint site is set up, but it's worth giving it a try.
@LambdaTest hi .. its simply awesome. Do you conduct daily online classes. Can you tell me how to contact you in case if you are conducting classes?
Hey Venu,
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Nice approach. But what about when it is a span button instead of an input?
Hey there!
Glad you liked our videos!
In Selenium, you cannot directly interact with a span button for file uploads like you do with input fields. Instead, you can use a library like pyautogui in Python to simulate keyboard typing and mouse clicks.
do we need specific library to import for document upload function to work?..because for me it is not working fine
Hey there,
For file uploads in Selenium WebDriver, no additional libraries beyond the standard Selenium ones are needed.
Locate the file input element:
from selenium import webdriver
driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path="path/to/chromedriver")
driver.get("example.com/upload")
file_input = driver.find_element_by_id("fileInputId")
Provide the file path to the input:
file_input.send_keys("/path/to/your/file.txt")
Ensure you have the correct selector for the file input and the correct file path. If issues persist, the website might have customized controls that need extra handling.
@@LambdaTest ok do you know how to upload file using selenium webdriver in jmeter ?
Hey Rohit,
To upload a file using Selenium WebDriver in JMeter:
- Install Selenium/WebDriver Support via JMeter Plugins Manager.
- Add jp@gc - WebDriver Sampler to your test plan.
- Write your Selenium script for file upload in the sampler.
- Ensure you've configured the browser driver in JMeter (e.g., jp@gc - Chrome Driver Config).
- Run the test.
Sample script to get you started:
from selenium import webdriver
driver = WDS().browser
driver.get('yourwebsite.com/upload')
upload_element = driver.find_element_by_id('uploadField') # adjust the locator accordingly
upload_element.send_keys('/path/to/your/file.txt')
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I am automating a nextjs web which has no input tag, only button select file so the sendkey method is not working. I try to use robot class but it fails when run headless environment. Anything helps with this pls?
Hey there,
Automating file uploads in a web application without a visible input tag, especially in a headless environment, can indeed be challenging. Here are some strategies that might help:
Unhide the Input Tag: Often, the input tag for file uploads is present but hidden via CSS for styling purposes. You can use JavaScript to unhide it temporarily during your test. Once the input is visible, you can use Selenium's sendKeys method to interact with it. Here's an example:
JavascriptExecutor js = (JavascriptExecutor) driver;
js.executeScript("arguments[0].style.display='block';", driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenInputId")));
driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenInputId")).sendKeys("/path/to/file");
Avoiding Headless Mode for Specific Tests: If the above methods don't work, you might consider running your file upload tests in a non-headless mode. While this isn't ideal, it's a practical workaround when you face limitations with headless browsers.
Custom JavaScript Execution: As a more advanced technique, you can execute custom JavaScript to simulate the file upload process. This would involve programmatically setting the file path and triggering the necessary events for upload. However, this method might not work for all web applications and requires in-depth knowledge of the application's frontend code.
Remember, each application is unique, and what works for one might not work for another. It's often a matter of experimenting with different methods to find the one that suits your specific scenario.
i liked it thanks
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Hi instead of input tag img tag is there unable to upload a file in java
Hey there,
In Selenium, if you're dealing with an img tag that triggers a file upload rather than an input tag, the process can be more complex because an img tag is not designed to handle file uploads directly. Typically, a file upload is triggered by an input element of type file.
However, if the img tag is part of a custom file upload control, you might need to interact with other elements that are actually responsible for handling the file input.
How to upload file from excel to wef form in selenium????
Hey there 👋🏻
To upload a file from Excel to a web form in Selenium, you can use the following steps:
Open the web page that contains the file upload form.
Locate the file upload input element on the web page using the appropriate locator method (e.g., by ID, name, class name, or XPath).
Use the sendKeys() method to send the path of the file that you want to upload to the file upload input element. The path of the file can be obtained from the Excel file using a library like Apache POI.
Submit the file upload form.
Sir how to put the download file in a specific folder directly
Hey there,
To download a file to a specific folder using Selenium, you'll need to configure the browser's profile to set the default download directory before initializing the driver. This setup depends on the browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, etc.). Here’s how you can do it for the most common browsers:
For Google Chrome
You can use Chrome’s preferences to specify the download directory. Here’s how to set it up in Selenium with Java:
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeOptions;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
public class FileDownloadTest {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.setProperty("webdriver.chrome.driver", "path/to/chromedriver");
ChromeOptions options = new ChromeOptions();
// Set the default download directory
options.addArguments("download.default_directory", "/path/to/download/directory");
// Disable Chrome's PDF viewer to download PDF files automatically
options.setExperimentalOption("plugins.always_open_pdf_externally", true);
WebDriver driver = new ChromeDriver(options);
// Now you can visit the website and perform the download
driver.get("example.com/download_page");
// Code to trigger the file download goes here
driver.quit();
}
}
-------------
Key Points to Remember
ChromeOptions and FirefoxProfile:
For Chrome, use ChromeOptions to set preferences.
For Firefox, use FirefoxProfile to set preferences.
MIME Types:
The value for browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk in Firefox and similar settings in Chrome should be adjusted according to the MIME types of the files you intend to download (e.g., application/pdf, image/jpeg, application/zip).
Path Adjustments:
Replace "/path/to/download/directory" with the actual path where you want to save the downloaded files.
Ensure the directory exists as browsers may not create the directory for you.
Driver Executable:
Ensure that the paths to chromedriver or geckodriver are correct and that the executables are compatible with the version of the browser installed on your machine.
@@LambdaTest thank you sir used the given approach looks good now!!
Glad it helped you!
How to access downloaded files from a remote desktop? Please cover the same here
Hi Vasant, We are in the process of coming up with more videos in the series. Will surely cover this use case :)
Hi Which url to be passed in remote webdriver
you have to pass the grid hub url or use the lambda test hub url.
checkout the code base in GitHub, link in the description.
how to download a data's in aws account using selenium automation.
Hey Roopa,
You can create a script to login, identify the element and download.
Please let us know if this helps
It is not working in browser stack any solution?
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How to dowload a file on Remote webdriver?
Hey Pedro 👋🏻
The Selenium API doesn't provide a way to get a file downloaded on a remote machine.
But it's still possible with Selenium alone depending on the browser.
With Chrome the downloaded files can be listed by navigating chrome://downloads/ and retrieved with an injected in the page:
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
import os, time, base64
def get_downloaded_files(driver):
if not driver.current_url.startswith("chrome://downloads"):
driver.get("chrome://downloads/")
return driver.execute_script( \
"return downloads.Manager.get().items_ "
" .filter(e => e.state === 'COMPLETE') "
" .map(e => e.filePath || e.file_path); " )
def get_file_content(driver, path):
elem = driver.execute_script( \
"var input = window.document.createElement('INPUT'); "
"input.setAttribute('type', 'file'); "
"input.hidden = true; "
"input.onchange = function (e) { e.stopPropagation() }; "
"return window.document.documentElement.appendChild(input); " )
elem._execute('sendKeysToElement', {'value': [ path ], 'text': path})
result = driver.execute_async_script( \
"var input = arguments[0], callback = arguments[1]; "
"var reader = new FileReader(); "
"reader.onload = function (ev) { callback(reader.result) }; "
"reader.onerror = function (ex) { callback(ex.message) }; "
"reader.readAsDataURL(input.files[0]); "
"input.remove(); "
, elem)
if not result.startswith('data:') :
raise Exception("Failed to get file content: %s" % result)
return base64.b64decode(result[result.find('base64,') + 7:])
capabilities_chrome = { \
'browserName': 'chrome',
# 'proxy': { \
# 'proxyType': 'manual',
# 'sslProxy': '50.59.162.78:8088',
# 'httpProxy': '50.59.162.78:8088'
# },
'goog:chromeOptions': { \
'args': [
],
'prefs': { \
# 'download.default_directory': "",
# 'download.directory_upgrade': True,
'download.prompt_for_download': False,
'plugins.always_open_pdf_externally': True,
'safebrowsing_for_trusted_sources_enabled': False
}
}
}
driver = webdriver.Chrome(desired_capabilities=capabilities_chrome)
#driver = webdriver.Remote('127.0.0.1:5555/wd/hub', capabilities_chrome)
# download a pdf file
driver.get("www.mozilla.org/en-US/foundation/documents")
driver.find_element_by_css_selector("[href$='.pdf']").click()
# list all the completed remote files (waits for at least one)
files = WebDriverWait(driver, 20, 1).until(get_downloaded_files)
# get the content of the first file remotely
content = get_file_content(driver, files[0])
# save the content in a local file in the working directory
with open(os.path.basename(files[0]), 'wb') as f:
f.write(content)