Enhancement : Ability to filter in/out user mouse actions

[kwee]

This is an enhancement request.

Is there a way to disable/filter out user mouse actions while a WebAii test is running?
This is useful in 2 situations:
  1) demos using WebAii
  2) running tests and working at the PC ( essentially giving the tests priority of mouse input,
     while the user can still use the keyboard )

Sample code:
    ...
    Manager.Desktop.ignoreUserMouse();
    runTest(); // allows test to run without user actions accidentally derailing the test
    Manager.Desktop.acceptUserMouse();

I've not addressed what happens when the test crashes, and the acceptUserMouse is not called.

Currently, I turn my mouse upside down to prevent user (my) interference.

[Anthony]

Hello Kwee,

I see a few issues with this request:

• For a test that injects all clicks and text entries directly into the DOM, this wouldn't apply. In fact you can execute a test like this and continue to use the keyboard and mouse elsewhere without interfering with the test.
• For a test that simulates real clicks, key presses, handles dialogs, etc., control is required of the keyboard and mouse. Even if a method was implemented to ignore user input specifically for the test, the keyboard and mouse would not be available to use in other applications while the test is running. Each time a "Simulate Real User" step executes the focus is returned to the browser. The idea is to use a dedicated test agent and/or execution server to solely execute tests, leaving your local machine free.

If I misinterpreted your vision please elaborate further.

Greetings,
Anthony
the Telerik team

[kwee]

Anthony,

Thanks for your reply. After further thought, you're right in that it opens up a lot more issues than it solves. I think I'll stay with the low-tech solution and just turn my mouse upside down.