From: micako <micako@...>
Date: 2011-01-13T08:30:27+09:00
Subject: Re: Ruby/Watir Beginner - Need Help With Finding Page Element Based on Unique ID

Thanks for the reply.


On Jan 12, 2:59 pm, "Jonas Pfenniger (zimbatm)" <jo...@pfenniger.name>
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> Hi micako,
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> I don't know watir, but I would add a class to the element, so that
> you can find it either by it's type (class) or unique id.
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> 2011/1/10 micako <mic...@gmail.com>:
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> > I am new to Ruby and am attempting to automate some tests. I have come
> > across a scenario for which I cannot find a solution. I am hoping
> > someone here can assist me.
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> > I am trying to write a test that will create a new field and then
> > delete it.
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> > When creating the field, you give it a name (which does not have to be
> > unique - possibly irrelevant as I plan to give it a unique name with
> > each run). Upon submitting the form, a unique id is assigned to that
> > field. The field then has options on it, including 'delete'.
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> > The field name itself is merely a label and cannot be interacted with.
> > There are several other fields that already exist on that page which I
> > do not want to delete.
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> > The option links (delete, edit, etc) are associated to the unique ID.
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> > How do I find out what the unique ID is in order to locate the correct
> > 'delete' link on the page?