Open Developer Tools
AutomatR.Web.OpenDeveloperTools
The "Open Developer Tools" activity in AutomatR is designed to invoke the developer tools associated with a specific browser instance. This activity is useful for inspecting and debugging web pages during automation processes.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| Browser | Specifies the type of browser for which the developer tools should be opened. Choose from options such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Internet Explorer. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. String variables containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Open Developer Tools" activity. This can be useful for handling synchronization issues. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Example: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e., 1. |
| Output | |
| Result | Outputs a Boolean value indicating whether the developer tools were successfully opened (True) or not (False). Use a Boolean variable to store the result for further handling in the workflow. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Open Developer Tools" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by selecting the desired browser type.
- Optionally, configure the delay before executing the activity.
- Execute the workflow to open the developer tools for the specified browser.
Example: Consider an example where the "Open Developer Tools" activity is used to open the developer tools for the Chrome browser:
Open Developer Tools:
Browser: Chrome
Delay: 3 (seconds)
Result: isDeveloperToolsOpened
In this example, the activity opens the developer tools for the Chrome browser after a delay of 3 seconds. The result of the operation (success or failure) is stored in the Boolean variable "isDeveloperToolsOpened" for further handling in the workflow.