Record tests

We have created a new Recorder to create test case in collaboration with the AI Agent or independently. Instead of just generating locators to copy into code (e.g. like Playwright codegen) it interacts with Octomind’s advanced features (e.g. variables) right from the recording window and finishes up your tests.

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How to use the Recorder

1. Launch the Recorder (see options in the use cases below). A red-framed window opens.
2. Use your mouse to select the element you want to interact with in the displayed snapshot.

3. Pick the desired interaction or assertion type.

4. Expand to see advanced views

In the lower right corner of the window you have access to options opening views with more details:

• advanced setting displaying the locator code
• recorded steps summary
• the prompt of the test case

The modals can be dragged by the six-dot icon and moved for better visibility.

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Record test cases from anywhere

Where can you use the Recorder?

You can flexibly hand over between the Recorder and Agent during the test generation process, in the editing and the repair mode to help you re-record failed steps. You can also record a new test case from scratch.

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1. Take over from the Agent during test generation

When the Agent generates a test case it might take a path you don’t want it to. You can stop it and take over from it. It opens the Recorder at the spot the Agent left off and you can proceed recording the next steps of the test case.

You can also hand over from the Recorder back to the Agent when you’re back on the right path. Click finish recording and continue with the agent in the modal that pops up.

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2. Repair a yellow test by re-recording failed steps

In the repair mode, you can use the use the Recorder to re-record the right steps and finalize the test case that stopped generating.

In the repair mode, navigate to the step where you want to start with the recording and hit the record steps from here button.

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3. Record next steps in manual editor mode

You can access the Recorder from within the test case details in the steps tab.

If the Recorder button is disabled, the likely reason is that you have some unsaved changes. Click on save & run to enable the record from here button again.

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4. Start recording a test case from scratch

If recording is your preferred way of creating test cases, you can even record a test case from scratch. Click generate a test case anywhere in the app - a new test case window opens.

Hit the record button and record your test by navigating and selecting steps in the displayed screenshots.