how to access wpf app, when it is minimized in system tray

[Werner]

Hello,

I'm using vs2010 
Webaii 2011.1.502.0
Windows 7

situation:
In my testscenario I launch an WPF app and then Login
after the login the app is minimized to the system tray as an Icon.

Question:

How can I get access to the menu of our app in the system tray? 
And how can I activate a menu item?

Thanks,

Werner

[Anthony]

Hi Werner,

Most test steps against HTML-based web applications don't use the mouse or keyboard. Instead they are able to inject Click or Select events against the element in question (e.g. a button or drop-down select). Unfortunately Silverlight and WPF applications do not allow Test Studio to inject these events. We have to simulate system wide mouse moves, clicks, and key presses instead.

This is why I do not believe automating your WPF app while it's minimized to the system tray is possible through our Framework. The app must be visible in its normal window state for test execution to function properly. When minimized, there is no window for Test Studio to act upon.

Best wishes,
Anthony
the Telerik team