[Solved] System.TimeoutException while running a test recording using WebUI Test Studio

[Abhijeet Patil]

Getting following error while running a test script:

Overall Result: Fail
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System.TimeoutException: Timed out waiting for new browser to connect. Waited: 30000 msec.
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Manager.WaitForBrowserToConnect(Int32 browserIndexToWaitFor)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Manager.LaunchNewBrowser(BrowserType browserToLaunch, Boolean waitForBrowserToConnect, ProcessWindowStyle windowStyle)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Manager.LaunchNewBrowser()
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.Initialize(Settings settings, String deploymentDirectory, ExecutionType exeType)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.TestExecuteProxy.ExecuteTest(Test test, Settings settings, String deploymentFolder, ExecutionType exeType)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ITestExecuteProxy.ExecuteTest(Test test, Settings settings, String deploymentFolder, ExecutionType exeType)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.ExecuteTest(Test testcase, Settings settings, String testBinaryFolder, String deploymentFolder, ExecutionType exeType)

I am using IE 6 browser. Please help.

[Missing User]

Hi Abhijeet,

If you could please make sure that IE6 is configured as in this documentation. Also, which version of Windows were you using? If you are using Server 2003, please disable enchanced security using the following steps:

1) Go to Add/Remove Programs
2) Click Add/Remove Windows Components
3) Find and uncheck 'Internect Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration'
4) Continue with the Wizard to completion

If you are using Vista, please disable UAC.

Greetings,
Nelson Sin
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[Abhijeet Patil]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I could solve the below mentioned error (timeout error) after configuring IE6 on Windows 2003 server.

I am able to run my test now and see some of the steps in the test are running on the browser. However, I get following error in one of the step and test case is stopped at that point.

Overall Result: Fail
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'9/24/2009 11:31:38 AM' - 'Pass' : Navigate to : 'https://smeswdcdev02:22267/sites/Citi/Pages/welcome.aspx'
'9/24/2009 11:31:47 AM' - 'Pass' : Tab: 'Admin'navigate to '/sites/citi/Admin/Pages/CreateContact.aspx'
'9/24/2009 11:32:03 AM' - 'Pass' : Tab: 'Client Management'navigate to '/sites/citi/Admin/ClientManagement/CreateClient/'
'9/24/2009 11:32:05 AM' - 'Pass' : RadComboBox: text 'united' entered in combobox input
'9/24/2009 11:32:33 AM' - 'Pass' : Click 'input_Submit_WP__BtnGo'
'9/24/2009 11:33:03 AM' - 'Fail' : Click 'a_WPM_WP115_UcL__LnkLeName'
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Failure Information:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Exceptions.ExecutionException: Unhandled exception thrown during automation step execution ---> System.TimeoutException: Timed out waiting for condition to be met.
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Synchronization.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Browser.WaitUntilReady()
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Browser.ExecuteCommand(BrowserCommand request, Boolean performDomRefresh, Boolean waitUntilReady)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Browser.ExecuteCommand(BrowserCommand request)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Actions.Click(Element targetElement)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Controls.HtmlControls.HtmlControl.Click()
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Controls.HtmlControls.HtmlControl.Click(Boolean isClosing)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.IntrinsicTranslators.Descriptors.ClickActionDescriptor.Execute(Browser browser)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.ExecuteStep()
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.ExecuteStep()
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'9/24/2009 11:33:03 AM' - Detected a failure. Step is marked 'ContinueOnFailure=False' aborting test execution.
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'9/24/2009 11:33:04 AM' - Overall Result: Fail
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[Abhijeet Patil]

Hi,

After some time I ran same test case and got different error. Now, previous error (mentioned in previous post) is not thrown. I got following error:

Overall Result: Fail
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'9/24/2009 11:51:11 AM' - 'Pass' : Navigate to : 'https://smeswdcdev02:22267/sites/Citi/Pages/welcome.aspx'
'9/24/2009 11:51:18 AM' - 'Pass' : Tab: 'Admin'navigate to '/sites/citi/Admin/Pages/CreateContact.aspx'
'9/24/2009 11:51:24 AM' - 'Pass' : Tab: 'Client Management'navigate to '/sites/citi/Admin/ClientManagement/CreateClient/'
'9/24/2009 11:51:25 AM' - 'Pass' : RadComboBox: text 'united' entered in combobox input
'9/24/2009 11:51:51 AM' - 'Pass' : Click 'input_Submit_WP__BtnGo'
'9/24/2009 11:52:09 AM' - 'Pass' : Click 'a_WPM_WP115_UcL__LnkLeName'
'9/24/2009 11:52:17 AM' - 'Pass' : Click 'a_My_Settings'
'9/24/2009 11:52:27 AM' - 'Fail' : RadInput: value '' entered.
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Failure Information:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Exceptions.ElementFindException: Unable to locate the recorded element '/Administration_Client_Management_Create_Client_0/span_WPM_WP116___Wrapper'.
Find log: 'Searching for element starting at '[Element: 'html:0' (id=ctl00_Html1)]'
Using FindParam:
 [Find logic: Use 'AttributesOnly' for tag 'span' where (id=ctl00_WPM_WP116_ctl00_ucClientDefinition_ucClientActivation_txtEditClientName_wrapper) ]
Element was not found using the above FindParam. Returning null.
Search failed.
'
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.ExecuteStep()
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'9/24/2009 11:52:27 AM' - Detected a failure. Step is marked 'ContinueOnFailure=False' aborting test execution.
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'9/24/2009 11:52:27 AM' - Overall Result: Fail
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Thanks in advance.

[Missing User]

Hi again Abhijeet,

I have an idea of what may be going on, but would it be possible to send your test (the .aii, .resx, and any .cs generated file). Also, is your website publically available or could you also send along your page code and any associated files? I'd like to try some workareounds on this end if possible.

Regards,
Nelson
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[Mridula Seshadri]

Hello telerik team,
I have a similar problem as Abhijeet. I am trying to connect to a report viewer from the main application . It fails with the following errors.

ArtOfTest.Common.Design.Exceptions.ExecutionException: Unhandled exception thrown during automation step execution ---> System.OperationCanceledException: Exception occured waiting for the new browser to connect. ---> System.TimeoutException: Wait for condition has timed out
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait, String extraExceptionInfo)
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Boolean invertCondition, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Manager.WaitForNewBrowserConnect(String url, Boolean isPartial, Int32 timeout)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Core.Manager.WaitForNewBrowserConnect(String url, Boolean isPartial, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.IntrinsicTranslators.Descriptors.HtmlDialogHandlerDescriptor.Execute(Browser browser)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Extensibility.HtmlActionDescriptor.Execute(IAutomationHost autoHost)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.Execution.ExecutionEngine.ExecuteStep()
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---


I am using Windows XP and IE8.
Please advice.

Thanks
Mridula

[Missing User]

Hello Mridula,

For your error, please make sure that XP is configured as in this video.

Also, it looks like your test is trying to connect to a popup. If this is the case, make sure that the test step that connects to the popup window has a correct url in the 'PopupUrl'  property. Please also try to use a partial url if possible.

If you are not connecting to a popup, please post back with the the testing sequence you are trying to record, and what type of controls are involved (Rad, Ajax, Silverlight, ot html).

Best wishes,
Nelson
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[Mridula Seshadri]

Nelson,
I tried to make changes to my internet explorer settings as shown in the video you had provided the link for. I wasn't able to set up my internet explorer for cetain things that were shown in the video . For. eg: how can I add my pop-up url to trusted sites when it uses things like sessionid etc. Also could you explain what you mean by a partial url?
Our applicatoin uses RAD controls and Ajax.

Thank you
Mridula

[Missing User]

Hi again Mridula,

Adding the popup url probaly isn't as important, especially if the popup is being launched during your WebAii test execution. But to make sure, is your popup being launched when running your test?

Since your popup url uses a session id, is there a part of the url string that is constant every time the popup is launched?

If so, please insert as much of the constant part of the url for the 'PopupUrl'  property and make sure the 'IsUrlPartial' property is set to true.

All the best,
Nelson
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[Mridula Seshadri]

Hi Nelson,
Thank you very much for your prompt responses.
In the popupurl property I see the entire url as opposed to just the constant part of the url meaning the sessionid and other search parameters and values are also part of the url . The IsUrlPartialProperty is also set to true.
Do I need to have only the constant part of the url set in the PopupUrl property?
Thanks
Mridula

[Missing User]

Hello again Mridula,

Yes, please try to use as much of the url that is constant.

I am assuming the session id is varable, so the url recorded when you created the test will not be valid when the test is run with the new pop up window. I believe this is why the test is failing when trying to connect to the test run popup instance.

If the largest possible constant url string is not working, please then try to reduce the string systematically to get a WebUI to find a partial match.

Greetings,
Nelson
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[Mridula Seshadri]

Hey Nelson,
I tried all that you suggested in your previous email. I set the maximum possible constant part of the url to the PopoUpUrl Property and the IsPartialUrl property to true. It tries to connect but fails with the same time out errors.

Do you think, I need to add a wait clause after the Connect to Pop-up window step or increase the time value in the popupwaittimeout property?

Thanks
Mridula

[Missing User]

Hi again Mridula,

You can try adding a wait or increasing the wait timeout for the popup. If you can also please try to incrementally reduce the partial url in order for WebUI to find a partial url match.

And if you are willing to grant us temporary access to your site, we can also try to connect to the popup on this end. We can sign any non-disclosure agreements you would require for this.

Greetings,
Nelson
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[Mridula Seshadri]

Hi Nelson,
Thank you very much for all your help. I am actually working on a trial version here. We are in the process of getting a license for WebUI Test Studio. I will definitely get in touch with you when we have purchased a license for the software and are ready to automate testing of all our applications. 
In the meanwhile, I tried to debug my test project and I found something interesting. When I debug the project and add a break point on the connect to pop-up step, it happens to work fine but when I run it on quick execution mode it fails sometimes at the very same step throwing a time-out exception.


Thank you,
Mridula

[Missing User]

Hello again Mridula,

Thanks for the update, it sounds like it's a timing issue.

So please try adding a Wait Step before the Connect step. Or in the code before the WaitForNewBrowserConnect line add a System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(int);

Greetings,
Nelson
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