Configuring Microsoft Edge for Test Studio Automation
This document describes the steps to enable Edge Chromium browser for test recording and execution.
1. Enable Edge Chromium for Automation
In Test Studio release 2022 R2 (v.2022.2.xx) you can choose how to record and execute tests with Edge Chromium browser. In this version it can be enabled for automation with or without the Progress Test Studio Extension. The setting how Edge will be used is set on project level, which means that you can use both options at the same time depending on the project you work from.
Enable Edge Chromium for Automation with Extension
By default each Test Studio project is set to use Edge Chromium with the extension. So, if this is the option you want to use, you need to install the latest Progress Telerik Test Studio Extension from the Chrome Web Store (Edge Chromium supports adding extensions from the Chrome web store).
Enable Edge Chromium for Automation without Extension
If you choose to use Edge Chromium for recording and execution without additional extension, you need to change a setting in the Test Studio project. The project setting is listed under the Browsers tab and is named Use browser extension (it is enabled by default). Uncheck the checkbox and Test Studio will start the Edge Chromium browser for this project without using the extensions even if this is installed.
2. Browser Calibration
To ensure a flawless and consistent automation process, there are a few browser settings that we need to apply. We call this browser calibration and have implemented a feature to automatically calibrate the browser out of the box. No manual interaction is required.
Tip
You can check all settings applied from the calibration in the Manual Configuration section below (click the + sign to expand it).
1. When you start recording against Edge, but the Progress extension is not installed, the browser will load the recording start page and will try to load the extension. The recorder will search for the extension for the period that is defined in the *ClientReady* Timeout (the default is 60 seconds).
2. If the Progress extension doesn't load within the timeout period, a link to the Web Store will be displayed to install the extension.
3. By clicking on Get It Free From Chrome Web Store you will be directly navigated to the Progress extension in the Web Store.
4. By clicking the Add to Chrome button the extension will be added after confirmation.
5. Click on the icon located to the right of the address bar to find the extension's version.
Follow the steps below to manually configure Edge for web automation with Test Studio.
Enable Extensions
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser. Then navigate to Settings -> Extensions.2. Ensure that the Progress Telerik Test Studio Extension is enabled.
Zoom Level Set to 100%
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons next to Zoom to set it to 100%.
Enable File Downloads
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Downloads section.
4. Enable Ask where to save each file before downloading.
Disable Pop-up Blocker
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Site Permissions section.
4. Open the Pop-ups and redirects section.
5. Disable the Block option.
Allow All Sites to Run JavaScript
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Site Permissions section.
4. Open the JavaScript section.
5. Enable the Allowed option.
Unblock Third-Party Cookies and Site Data
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Site Permissions section.
4. Open the Cookies and site data section.
5. Enable the Allow sites to save cookies option.
6. Disable the Block third-party cookies option.
Allow All Sites to Download Multiple Files Automatically
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Site Permissions section.
4. Open the Automatic downloads section.
5. Enable the Ask when site tries to download multiple files option.
Allow All Sites to Open PDF Files Externally
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Cookies and site permissions->Site Permissions section.
4. Under All permissions select PDF documents.
5. Enable the Always open PDF files externally option.
Allow Extension from Other Stores
1. Click on the *Settings* button in Edge - the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser.2. Select Extensions from the drop-down menu.
3. Locate the Site Permissions section.
4. Enable the Allow extensions from other stores option.
