Release Notes - Qualitia Automation Studio - 9.0

We are thrilled to announce the release of Qualitia Automation Studio (QAS) - 9.0. In this section, you will find information about the new features incorporated into the QAS 9.0, as well as details regarding enhancements, bug fixes, and known issues.

Release Notes for December Release (Build 9.0.4870)

What's New

• Validation Rules for XPath
  Qualitia now supports validation rules for API responses in XML format:

  • XPath Existence: Confirms the presence of a specified XPath in the response.

  • XPath and Value Match: Verifies that a specified XPath exists, and its corresponding value matches the expected result.

  These enhancements improve the precision and reliability of XML-based API validations.

• SFDC Search and Find in Populate Test Case/Task Model
  The Search and Find functionality is now available in the Populate test case/task model for SFDC. This enhancement simplifies locating and selecting fields, improving efficiency in test case and task creation.

• Export Test Case Execution Report
  Introduced an export feature that allows you to retrieve detailed test case execution report. The Export Execution Report icon is now accessible when you select a scenario. Additionally, a tooltip is provided for improved clarity and usability.

  

• Introduced New General Web Actions
  Qualitia has introduced the following general web actions to enhance automation capabilities:

  • GetPathOfDefaultUserDirectory: Retrieves the default user directory path.

  • UpdateOSEnvironmentVariable: Updates operating system environment variables dynamically.
    Note: This action supports JSON files containing simple key-value pairs and does not work with JSON structures that include arrays.

  • OpenUrlInNewBrowserWindow: Opens a specified URL in a new browser window.

  • QuitdriverAndReinstantiate: Closes the current driver session of a specific browser and reinstantiates it.

  • DeleteFileIfExists: Deletes a specified file from the provided directory if it exists.

  • GetLatestFileFromDirectory: Retrieves the most recently added file from a specified directory, filtered by the provided file extension.
    Note: If no extension is provided, it fetches the latest file with any extension.

• Improved the Subsequent Project Loading, Project Switching, and Artifact Creation
  We have significantly optimized subsequent project loading, project switching, and artifact creation in Qualitia. These improvements result in faster load times and smoother project transitions, enhancing overall user experience and efficiency.

Fixed Issues

• Resolved a problem where execution was failing for previously created API objects.

• Fixed an issue that prevented projects from loading correctly.

• Fixed an issue where creating and saving a new REST API object resulted in the error message: "Error while creating Rest API object."

• Resolved an issue where the API approach execution ran all test cases, including unmarked test cases.
  Now, only the marked test cases are executed as intended.

• Fixed an issue causing the upgrade process to reset to 0% after reaching 100%, ensuring the update completes successfully.

• Addressed an issue preventing the StorePropertyValue action from storing values against checkboxes.

• Resolved the issue where a Project Setup Failed error was encountered after logging into Qualitia.

• Users can now successfully add breakpoints to conditional expressions within tasks.

• Resolved an issue where the SFDC.SwitchApp and SFDC.SwitchToTab actions were not being recorded correctly using the recorder.

• Fixed an issue where the API response was not generated during Test and Validate, and the response tab remained in a continuous loading state.

• Addressed an issue where the API URL field appeared empty in the Object Repository after being edited from the test script.

• Fixed an issue where live reports failed to display during suite execution, resolving the "Site cannot be reached" error.

• Addressed an issue where test cases incorrectly showed "Custom Action Deleted.”

• Resolved an issue causing the "Primary Segment" field to show as a failure in reports despite correct field value selection.

• Fixed the SearchAndSelect action to work correctly with picklist elements.

• Object Spy-User should not be able to perform other operations when user performed the delete operation on the object.

• Resolved an issue causing continuous loading states for request and response bodies in reports.

• Fixed an issue preventing the recorder from capturing dropdown selection steps.

• Addressed failures with dropdown and list actions on newly developed pages.

• Fixed an issue where objects did not appear during search unless manually expanded.

• Resolved an issue where screenshots were not captured after the 700th step during execution.

• Fixed the issue with desktop schedular execution.

• Addressed errors preventing the "Switch User" action from functioning correctly during execution, ensuring seamless user switching.

• Implemented a fix to ensure Excel-to-Excel file comparison actions work as expected.

• Fixed intermittent failures in the "Switch User" action on the Tech Sales instance.

• Resolved an issue preventing object scrolling in the Populate Test Case model using the mouse cursor.

• Fixed iframe identification failures during execution.

• Fixed an issue where a message about deleted objects appeared in the Qualitia error toolkit and editor during object recording.

• Resolved the issue that required manually providing SSL certificate paths when switching from HTTPS to HTTP and vice versa. In the server portal, the certificate path fields under SSL configuration are no longer mandatory. Certificate paths are now automatically fetched from the backend, eliminating the need for manual input during server configuration.

• Fixed an issue where the value for SelectByValue in reports appeared as blank (' ').

• Resolved an issue where the test data was automatically deleted for the test case.

• Addressed an issue in the Import Object Model where keyboard navigation was not working in the Object Classes/Object Type filter.

Known Issues

• You may encounter issues while performing a seamless upgrade to a latest version of Qualitia.

• When using mobile recording on the Salesforce app, the login page may display a blank screen. This occurs because the application restricts streaming and screenshots on this page to prevent mirroring and automation.

• Qualitia is currently not supporting equalsIgnoreCase in conditional statements.

Release Notes for November Release (Build 9.0.4585)

What’s New

• HTTPS by Default with Pre-bundled Certificates
  Qualitia Automation Server now launches on HTTPS by default with pre-bundled certificates, ensuring enhanced security for fresh installations.

• Update Objects/Actions without Resetting Dependent Cells
  You can now update objects or actions without resetting dependent cells, ensuring smoother workflows and reducing manual effort in managing complex dependencies. Dependent cells will only reset when an action with the same parameter names is replaced or an object with the same class is replaced.

• Custom Action for Dynamic Element Location
  You can now create a custom action to locate elements within the DOM structure as a fallback when the waitForVisibility action fails. This custom action allows you to:

  • Specify locator type and value as parameters to target elements precisely.

  • Seamlessly handle scenarios where elements are not immediately visible, ensuring reliable automation workflows.
    This update enhances flexibility and robustness for managing dynamic DOM elements.

• Validation Rules for JSON Paths
  Qualitia Automation Studio now supports adding validation rules for:

  • JSON Path Existence: Verify the presence of specific headers or JSON paths in the response.

  • JSON Path and Value Match: Validate that a JSON path exists and matches a specific value.
    This enhancement reduces manual effort by automating the verification of response headers and their values.

• Validation Rules for Headers
  Qualitia now allows users to add validation rules for:

  • Header Existence: Verify the presence of specific headers in the response.

  • Header and Value Match: Validate that a header exists and matches a specific value.
    This feature streamlines the validation process and reduces manual effort by automating the verification of headers and their values.

• Dynamic Request URLs and Request Bodies
  Introduced support for dynamic request URLs and request bodies. Users can now set base URLs as variables, allowing for efficient reuse of APIs without the need to repeatedly paste them. Additionally, you can now use variable values, including data stored from API responses, directly in subsequent API requests, enabling seamless integration and dynamic workflows.

• Test Validation Rules Directly for API
  For API testing, you can now test validation rules directly without needing to manually test the request first. The system now automatically runs the request when testing a rule, streamlining the validation process.

• Cookie Management in API Sessions
  Qualitia now allows users to add, view, edit, and delete cookies within the API session, enhancing personalization, security, and session tracking.

• View Associated Test Cases for Tasks
  Qualitia now allows you to easily view the test cases linked to a specific task. You can access the associated test case names and their respective line numbers for better traceability and management. For more details, refer ➕ Create Tasks and Task Steps | Viewing-Test-Cases-Associated-with-a-Task.

• Enhanced Reporting with Suite Execution Details Export:
  Introduced an export feature that allows you to retrieve detailed suite execution report on individual Suite and the Suite root node. For more details, refer Suite and Suite Management | Export-Suite-Execution-Report.

Fixed Issues

• Resolved an issue where users were unable to provide a JSON body for REST API requests.

• Fixed an issue where large data inputs, such as lengthy paragraphs sent through a variable, were not fully populated in the designated field during script execution.

• Fixed an issue where customers were unable to export and import test case data after the upgrade.

• Introduced a custom action that returns the number of rows matching data across two or more columns.

• Fixed a problem preventing Appium Inspector from connecting to real devices.

• Addressed an issue where key press actions were not functioning correctly in headless mode.

• Resolved an exception occurring while starting the debugger.

• Fixed the error "Cannot invoke Object.toString because the return value of 'java.util.Map.get(Object)' is null" encountered on the Q-boson server during test case execution using the debugger and suite execution.

• Addressed an issue in Qualitia version 9.0.4183 where licenses were not being released upon logout, ensuring proper license management.

• Fixed the problem preventing access to the Publish Tab in Qualitia.

• Resolved failures in the StoreTableData action for improved data handling.

• Fixed an issue where the browser window did not come to the forefront during execution in Qualitia 9.

• Addressed suite abortion issues.

• Fixed issues affecting the scheduler functionality in Qualitia v9.

• Resolved a problem where changes to custom actions class files were not reflecting on other users' machines after a production upgrade.

• Fixed the "Error: No merge base found" issue encountered while loading projects after an upgrade.

• Addressed prolonged loading times for projects, ensuring faster subsequent logins after the initial load in Qualitia version 9.

• Resolved delays when capturing objects using Object Spy.

• Fixed an issue where modified environment variables during runtime were not being retained after updates.

• Resolved an issue where pasting data from an external Excel sheet into a test dataset resulted in all data being copied into a single column.

• Addressed difficulties in validating response array values using JSON Path.

• Fixed a problem preventing deletion of imported Salesforce objects and pages, even after associated test cases and tasks were removed.

• Restored functionality of shortcut keys for attaching tasks.

• Improved loading performance of the impacted test cases screen to avoid delays and blank screens.

• Ensured that the password for iOS-MOR is stored with encryption.

• Resolved prolonged loading issues while switching between Native and WebView contexts on iOS and reverting to the Native context, which previously prevented stopping the recorder.

• Fixed an issue where test cases were automatically refreshed with a pop-up stating the test case was modified during task updates.

• Resolved an issue where selecting a single test case from a suite for execution on Jenkins would result in all the test cases in the suite being executed. Now, only the selected test case will be executed.

• Added missing wait actions to the editor for Salesforce-based components.

• Resolved an issue where the status of impacted test cases did not change to Ready for Publish when static changes were made to a task or an object name was updated.

• Resolved a performance issue where editing existing API objects created in a previous build took excessive time to load in the Object Toolkit, requiring multiple reopen attempts.

• Resolved an issue where users were unable to execute tests after upgrading to the latest QAS version.

• All missing Array actions have been identified and properly configured within Qualitia, ensuring correct functionality.

• Resolved an issue where the latest changes were not reflecting after publishing the test case in Jenkins execution. Now, changes are properly reflected after publishing.

• Fixed an issue where the collective report was not displayed during ADO parallel offline execution, either in the Qualitia reports or on the console. The report is now generated and displayed correctly.

• Resolved an issue where the Product DB Action was not functioning correctly during ADO executions. It now works as expected.

• Addressed an issue in the Debug section of Qualitia 9 where the right navigation bar in the details panel was not visible in either minimized or maximized mode. The navigation bar now displays correctly.

• Resolved an issue where all test cases, including unmarked ones, were executed when using the API approach.

• Fixed an issue where applications that restricted screenshots or screen recordings did not support live streaming for Mobile ObjectSpy and Mobile Recorder. These features now handle such restrictions more effectively.

• Addressed performance issues in Qualitia where test data appeared blank for some test cases and saving a test case took over 15 minutes. The application now performs efficiently, ensuring faster test data loading and saving.

• Fixed failures in SelectPage and SelectPageUsingURL actions in Qualitia, ensuring reliable functionality.

• Addressed a problem where Q-Boson imported objects were not working correctly during execution.

• Fixed an issue where test data appeared empty.

• Addressed performance issues in Qualitia 9, where initial login was significantly slower compared to version 8. The system now functions smoothly after login.

• Resolved an issue in the Execute tab where navigating between suites caused incorrect test cases to display. Suites now consistently show the accurate set of test cases, ensuring reliable execution within suites.

Known Issues

• The Web Object Spy (WOS) repository becomes unresponsive when managing a large number of objects. The Edit window takes approximately 10 seconds to open after clicking the Edit icon, while the Delete confirmation popup appears after a delay of about 20 seconds. You may experience an overall waiting time of over 20 seconds for these actions.

• When a Salesforce object is deleted and recreated with the same name without accepting changes through Change Management, a uniqueness conflict may occur. Since the label is used as the unique identifier for Salesforce objects, the new object will retain the same Object ID as the previously imported object in Qualitia, potentially leading to issues in object management and identification.

• In the Purge Data popup, if a user deselects any option, the All Report option is correctly unchecked. However, when the user re-selects the previously deselected option, the All Report option does not get automatically re-selected, even though it should.

• Objects captured as Shadow DOM elements are not highlighted on the screen when using the Web Object Spy feature.

• On MAC Intel VMs, test cases may not be successfully published despite a successful toast notification being displayed.

• When a user switches the SSL configuration on the server portal from HTTPS to HTTP and then attempts to switch back from HTTP to HTTPS, an issue may occur. To resolve this issue, manually provide the certificate paths. For detailed steps, refer SSL Certificate | Steps-to-Manually-Configure-SSL-Certificate-Paths.

• You may encounter the "Your connection isn't private" screen when accessing the server portal for the first time after enabling HTTPS. To resolve this issue, refer SSL Certificate | 🔧-Got-a-problem?-Let’s-fix!.

• Modifications made to objects through the debugger are not recorded in the change log. Instead, these changes are applied directly to the object repository.

• The ReadMe file is missing from the installation folder. You will not be able to access it directly after installation.

• When executing two Qualitia suites from a single ADO pipeline, the suite overview screen incorrectly shows the first suite as passed. However, in the detailed report, the execution for the second suite is marked as not executed.

Release Notes for September Release (Build 9.0.4166)

Highlights

• Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration:
  Qualitia now supports Single Sign-On (SSO), simplifying user authentication and enhancing both security and user experience.

  • Enhanced User Experience: SSO enables users to log in once and access Qualitia and other integrated applications with a single set of credentials, reducing multiple logins and saving time.

  • Improved Security: Centralized authentication through SSO enforces stronger security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and robust password policies, reducing the risk of security breaches.

  • Seamless Access to Integrated Tools: SSO allows smooth transitions between different applications for testing, development, and reporting, improving productivity without the need for repeated logins.

  • Compliance and Auditing: SSO helps organizations meet compliance requirements by centralizing user access controls and offering detailed audit logs of authentication activities, aiding in regulatory compliance.

SSO improves Qualitia's operational efficiency, security, and user satisfaction while simplifying access management across applications.

What's New

• Improved the Subsequent Project Loading and Project Switching: We have significantly optimized subsequent project loading and project switching times in Qualitia. You will experience faster load times and smoother project transitions, especially when working with larger projects:

  • Large projects (3800+ test cases): Subsequent project loading improved by 80.31%

  • Small projects (130+ test cases): Subsequent project loading improved by 64.97%

  • Project switch from smaller projects (130+ test cases) to larger projects (3800+ test cases): Improved by 81.36%

  • Project switch from larger projects (3800+ test cases) to smaller projects (130+ test cases): Improved by 69.95%

  These improvements provide a more seamless and efficient user experience, particularly for users managing multiple projects of varying sizes.

• SFDCSwitchAppUsingURL: A new action, SFDCSwitchAppUsingURL, allows you to easily switch to a specified app using its URL. It lets you select the appName from a dropdown, eliminating the need to manually enter the URL.

  

• Create Salesforce API Object: You can now create a Salesforce API object directly from the contextual menu. This feature has been introduced to simplify the workflows and enhance efficiency.

  

  
  

• $NULL$ Integration: You can now add $NULL$ as both a static and parameterized value in test data. This feature helps prevent execution errors caused by blank cells.
  You can add $NULL$ manually or by simply clicking "Add $NULL$ in blank" from More Options. This will automatically fill all blank cells with $NULL$, reducing the chance of errors during execution.

  

• Execute from Selected Step: A new feature Execute from Steps has been introduced where you can now execute a test case starting from any step you select. Simply choose the desired step and click Execute from Steps to run the test from that point onwards. This feature is only available for Desktop projects.

• Optimization Mode: Enabling this option helps accelerate action execution and improves performance.  

Fixed Issues

• Fixed the issue where after completing the Qualitia installation and license key deployment, an error occurred while loading a project in the Project tab. This issue has been observed under specific conditions. For more details, refer to Project Creation | 🔧-Got-Trouble?-Let’s-Fix!.

• Fixed an issue where the value "$NULL$" was not being recognized as an empty string, causing execution failures.

• Addressed a bug preventing users from expanding or collapsing task steps in the debugger after an upgrade.

• Resolved an error encountered when creating a new project in an upgraded sandbox environment, which previously resulted in a "project setup failed" message, blocking access to other working projects.

• Fixed the issue where Salesforce connections were removed from Settings after an upgrade, and previously imported objects were no longer visible in the Objects Repository section.

• Resolved the issue where test cases containing the waitForVisibility action failed to execute. Support for the waitForVisibility action has been reintroduced, fully addressing the execution problem.

• An issue causing Qualitia to crash when loading existing test cases has been resolved, ensuring smoother performance and stability during test case loading.

Known Issues

• Live Report Disabled During Execution & Not Visible on Real-Time Reporting Portal: If the Live Report option is disabled and execution is not visible on the Real-Time Reporting portal, check the disk space—it should be at least 10%. To temporarily resolve this, update the
  C:\ProgramData\Qualitia Automation Studio - Server\workspace\data\settings.yaml
  and set the appropriate limit.

• A blank window may appear during offline headless execution when using Chrome browser version 129.

• For ADO mobile execution, capabilities must be manually added in the ADO pipeline. For more details, refer to Azure DevOps Integration | 🔧-Got-a-problem?-Let’s-fix!.

• Atlassian has officially revoked support for Jira on-premise installations. As a result, Jira on-premise is no longer supported for integration with Qualitia. Users attempting to integrate Jira on-premise with Qualitia may encounter functionality issues or failed integration attempts.

• After migrating data from version 8.x, executions may not appear in the Real-Time Reporting portal. This issue arises when the dashboard was disabled in Qualitia v8.x. For more details, refer to ⏱️Real-time Reporting Portal | 🔧-Got-trouble?-Let’s-fix!.

• When a Salesforce object is deleted and recreated with the same name without accepting changes through Change Management, a uniqueness conflict may occur. Since the label is used as the unique identifier for Salesforce objects, the new object will retain the same Object ID as the previously imported object in Qualitia, potentially leading to issues in object management and identification.

• Applications that restrict taking screenshots or screen recordings will not support live streaming for Mobile ObjectSpy and Mobile Recorder. This limitation affects the ability to capture or broadcast content from such applications within these features.

Release Notes for August Release (Build 9.0.3835)

What's New

• Enable URL Encoding in Request Body: As a Qualitia user, you can now enable URL encoding within the request body, providing greater flexibility and control over web requests.

• Salesforce Weblink Buttons Visibility in Object Repository: Salesforce weblink buttons are now visible in the object repository, similar to how standard buttons are displayed. This improves automation testing coverage and simplifies test case creation.

• Skip Step at Test Case Level: Introduced the ability to skip steps at the test case level. This allows you to selectively bypass steps during execution without impacting the global task used in other test cases.

• Filter for Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Fields in Object Import Dialog Box: The import objects dialog box now includes a filter that allows you to easily distinguish between mandatory and non-mandatory fields, streamlining the Salesforce object import process.

• Auto-Generated Default Request Headers for REST API Objects: When creating a REST API object, default request headers are now auto-generated, reducing manual configuration and ensuring consistent headers across requests.

• Request Body Details in Execution Report: The Qualitia execution report now includes details of the request body. This enhancement helps validate that the correct request body is being passed, assisting with debugging and validation.

• Step-Level Configurations: You can now configure step-level behavior, such as enabling or disabling screenshots. This enhancement provides greater flexibility for custom configurations during test execution.

• Multi-Locator Support for SFDC Import: Added support for importing multiple locators for Salesforce (SFDC) objects. This enhancement enables you to specify and manage multiple locators for a single object, improving object recognition and flexibility during automation in Salesforce environments.

These enhancements aim to improve the usability, performance, and flexibility of the Qualitia platform, addressing both new feature requests and existing issues.

Fixed Issues

These fixes are part of the latest release and aim to enhance the overall stability, usability, and performance of Qualitia Automation Studio.

• The test data icon has been re-enabled, allowing users to manage and access test data seamlessly.

• Resolved the issue where checkbox elements were not being selected during the execution of test cases. This fix ensures consistent selection of checkboxes during automation runs.

• Fixed a bug where store property value action was storing empty string in key. Values are now stored correctly without extraneous characters.

• Corrected the issue preventing suite execution from being triggered. Suite execution now begins as expected.

• Fixed the problem of not being able to retrieve multiple objects for import in the Salesforce application. Users can now retrieve and import multiple objects without issues.

• Addressed the issue in Offline Package creation where the "appium" entry was missing before the "PlatformVersion" in the defaultExecutionProfile.json file. This caused the Mobile.OpenApp action to fail, which has now been resolved.

• Fixed the issue where Mobile.closeApp would pass but intermittently fail to close the app. This action now consistently closes the app as expected.

• Resolved an issue where the Mobile.HideKeyboard action would pass but fail to hide the keyboard while the app was still open. The action now functions correctly.

• Addressed the fatal exception issue that caused execution to abort after triggering suites for offline execution. Offline execution now runs without errors.

• Fixed the issue where the "Name of the Customer*" field was not listed on the import object screen for the Leads tab. The field now appears correctly for import.

• Fixed the issue preventing the Parties tab from being displayed on the import object screen. The tab is now available for object import.

• Fixed the issue where keyboard keys were not responsive in the editor tab, restoring full functionality.

• Resolved the problem of additional object entries appearing in the import object section for Salesforce. Only relevant objects are now displayed.

• Fixed the failure of the SelectWindowUsingURL action during execution. The action now works as expected.

• Improved the scheduler performance, significantly reducing execution time.

• Resolved an issue where the check operation for an imported Salesforce checkbox object would fail but display a pass result in the report. The operation now performs and reports accurately.

• Fixed the issue preventing users from changing the width of columns on test data. Column resizing is now enabled.

• Addressed an issue where messages about deleted objects were incorrectly appearing in the Qualitia error toolkit and editor during recording.

• Improved the test data editing experience by fixing multi-click and multi-key operations. The F2 key now works consistently for editing across various scenarios.

• Fixed an issue with the seek bar where the click action was captured during recording but was not functioning. This issue has been resolved, and the seek bar is now fully operational.

• Enhanced the approach for handling project setup failure. QAS now provides clearer guidance and options for resolving setup issues.

• Addressed the issue where the CreateNewEntity action was failing with the error message: "The SFDCLookup with label name = 'Place' does not exist." The system now correctly verifies and handles Lookup fields, allowing for seamless entity creation.

• Fixed the issue causing the switchUser custom action to fail on some instances. Improvements have been made to ensure that user-switching actions are executed smoothly.

Known Issues

• The Scheduler execution is not working on Safari browser due to failure of Webdriver object creation.

• When you create a new connection using the Salesforce application and try to import objects, you may see additional object entries under the Import Object section.

• Not be able to load the SFDC project after an upgrade: If you are not able to load the SFDC project after an upgrade to Qualitia’s latest version, you need to delete the Workspace folder. You can find the workspace folder on the below path: C:\Users\user1\AppData\Local\Qualitia Automation Studio - Client\workspace.

• Newly added objects are not visible on Import model: If you are not able to find a newly added object on the import model, while creating an object create it as mandatory and save. Once the object is saved, make it non-mandatory, as only mandatory fields are visible on the Import modal. This will make the object visible and ready to be used.

• Getting error "Early EOF" while project setup after replacing the server workspace: You might get this error while project setup if the credentials through which the VM was logged-in is different from which the Web Services were started. To avoid getting this error you have to make sure that the same log in credential is used for VM as well as web services. To fix this error, refer Project Creation | 🔧-Got-Trouble?-Let’s-Fix!

• Error while fetching objects for connection: If you are getting the error message Error while fetching objects for connection, while importing the objects, make sure to enable the Client credential flow on the Connected App.
  Note: You can also connect using OAuth Client Credential to avoid such errors.

• Mobile test case execution is failing on ADO: To execute mobile test cases successfully on ADO, you need to provide all the mobile capabilities manually. Please refer Azure DevOps Integration | 🔧-Got-a-problem?-Let’s-fix! for detailed steps on how to add mobile capabilities.

• Scheduler execution is not working when there is more than 1 test case giving error "ALL TC ITERATIONS MARKED FALSE".

Relase Notes - Qualitia Automation Studio - 9.0 (Build 9.0.3422)

What’s New

🚀Getting Started

1. Install & Update

   • Quick Installation: Install Qualitia in under three minutes for a quick setup.

   • Auto Update: Auto update in just five minutes for easy maintenance.

   • User-Friendly Process: Introduced easy installation steps for a hassle-free experience.

   • Java Version Support: Qualitia now supports Java versions 11, 17, and 21.

   • Upgrade Experience: Upgrade is made easier and reduced overall time-consumed during an upgrade.

   • Client Notification: Qualitia supports server pushed automatic updates for clients connected to the server.

   • Server Updates: Manually launch the Qualitia Installer update for the server and perform updates from version 8.x.

2. Readiness

   • Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve issues before migrating to 9.0.

   • Server Repo Optimization: Lighter server repository with Maven project updates.

   • Reporting Improvements: Enhanced reporting functionalities for better clarity and performance.

3. License Management and Activation

   • Streamlined License Management: Streamlined license management with options for offline/online activation and deactivation, along with floating license consumption.

4. Login Screen

   • Enhanced Security: Provide security to end users with client updates on the login screen.

   • User-Friendly Connectivity: Connect to the server by providing the URL on the login screen.

   • Persistent Login: Maintain persistent login sessions for user convenience.

   • Login Screen Text Update: Color of the text displayed on the Login screen's left section has been updated.

5. Security & Protocol Enhancements

   • HTTPS Support: Enabled HTTPS support for Qualitia Server. The License Server remains on HTTP.

   • HTTPS Support for CryptLex: Introduced HTTPS support for CryptLex, ensuring the secure communication and data integrity.

   • Server Certificate Validation: Validate server certificates by reading them through supplied files.

   • Usage of SHA-1 for Cryptographic Operations: Removed SHA-1 usage across various modules.

   • Lack of Rate Limiting for Resource Allocation: Addressed lack of rate limiting in readiness for Electron Migration.

   • Input Validation Improvements: Improved validation of application inputs to prevent security vulnerabilities.

   • Insecure JWT Verification: Resolved insecure JWT verification in the server module.

   • Use of TLS 1.0: Deprecated use of TLS 1.0 in network communication.

   • Vulnerabilities Addressed:

     • XSS: Resolved XSS vulnerabilities in various modules.

     • SSRF: Resolved Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities.

     • XXE: Resolved XML External Entity (XXE) attack vulnerabilities.

     • Path Traversal: Resolved path traversal vulnerabilities.

📚 Project Management

1. Cross-Platform Support: Projects now support both Mac and Windows machines for enhanced flexibility.

2. Improved UI: Symbols indicate project types for a more intuitive user experience.

3. Efficient Project Handling: Project management and supervision are more efficient and secure with assigned privileges.

4. Functionality Updates: Copy setup links, perform health checks for project readiness, and receive user credentials and access details through e-mail notifications.

5. Client Updates: Enabled silent installation for client updates.

6. Introduced enhancements for Project Management, including user allocation, admin role management, and project creation/editing.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 User & Role Management

1. User Management

   • Role-Based Security: Implement role-based security for different user roles.

   • Admin Privileges: Admin can provide privileges to any user for better control.

   • Password Security: Users can change passwords frequently for enhanced account security.

2. Role Management

   • Role Searching: Simplified role searching in the role list with the Find feature.

   • Privilege Division: Divide product administration privileges into four chunks for better organization.

   • User-Friendly Descriptions: Easily understandable privilege descriptions for improved user experience.

   • Project Deactivation: Deactivate and activate projects as per user needs.

🚀Develop

1. Project Switching

   • Enhanced Navigation: Switch between projects seamlessly for improved productivity.

   • Informative UI: Display project symbols in the dropdown list for a better user experience.

2. Test Scenario

   • Bulk Scenario Creation: Create scenarios in bulk for improved efficiency.

3.  Test Case
   Improved test case editor with mouse-based step addition, reusable test data variables, multi-iteration execution, and visual enhancements for test data presentation.

   • Simplified UI: Streamline user experience for faster test case development.

   • Toolkit Integration: Enabled toolkit for faster automation development.

   • Improved Parameterization: Enhanced test case parameterization for better readability.

   • Auto-Population of Test Cases: Auto-populate feature-based imported object and UI sequence for test cases.

   • Test Case Editor Icon: Introduced Test Case Editor icon that displays test cases present in the suites.

   • Improved Recording: Improved test case recording capabilities, such as starting, pausing, resuming, and recording applicable parameters and actions.

4. Test Data

   • Enhanced Features: Multiple features added for a better user experience.

   • Multitool Kit Support: Support for multitool kits for improved flexibility.

   • Keyboard-Friendly UI: Improved UI for keyboard-friendly data rendering.

5.  Task & Task Steps

   • Streamlined UI: Simplified user experience for task development.

   • Toolkit Integration: Enabled toolkit for faster automation development.

   • Recorder Functionality: Use recorder functionality directly in the Task Editor.

6. Custom Action
   Improved management of custom actions and objects for desktop, web/mobile, and SFDC, including create, update, and delete capabilities.

   • Troubleshooting Guide: Seamless troubleshooting within the product for common issues.

   • Adaptability: Enhanced adaptability for diverse automation needs.

   • Integration: Seamlessly integrate with Eclipse/VB Editors for a smooth development experience.

7. Error Toolkit
   Upgraded error toolkit with enhanced columns, search functionality, refresh indicators, and error handling messages for various tool sections.

   • Advanced Error Display: Display various artifact errors in advance for proactive issue resolution.

   • Timely Tracking: Track and resolve artifact errors with indicated messages for a smoother user experience.

   • Accelerated Issue Resolution: Swift issue resolution and preventive insights for improved overall product security.

Object Recorder

1.  Web Application

   • Parametric Recording: Record parameters as test data for better dataset management.

   • Enhanced UI: Improved user interface for a smoother recording experience.

   • Pause and Play: Pause and resume recording at your convenience.

2. Mobile Application

   • Parametric Test Data: Test data with parameters recorded for better flexibility.

   • Client-Server Elimination: Simplified configuration process with the removal of client-server architecture.

   • Improved UI: Enjoy an improved user interface for a better overall experience.

   • Flutter Locator Label: Improved reliability when testing with Flutter-based mobile applications.

   • Landscape Orientation Support: Supports landscape orientation for mobile devices.

   • Performance Enhancements: Experience improved initial launch performance of mobile applications.

   • Minicap Replacement with MJPEG: Eliminate minicap, enabling support for MOS and MR on 32-bit Android devices.

3. Desktop Application

   • UFT Auto-Close: UFT now closes automatically after debugger execution if the close option is enabled.

   • Scheduler Enhancements: Improved to respect settings for executing on a running UFT instance and handle custom actions/scenarios effectively.

   • Improved UFT Handling: UFT Handling enhanced to avoid launching in hidden mode.

4. SFDC Application

   • SFDC.Login Composite Action: Introduced a new composite action for SFDC.Login, simplifying the Salesforce login process.

   • SFDC Recorder Feature: Create Salesforce Login Component Objects using the Recorder feature.

   • SelectPageUsingURL Action: Addressed execution failure for the SelectPageUsingURL action.

   • Kotak and ABFL instances are now supported, we are able to ease automation of the user flows using the import feature.

   • SwitchTabUsingURL: New action for improved reliability of Switch Tabs, a guided approach using connected apps.

   • Salesforce Object Management: Support for all labels from meta data available during execution, improved reliability via multi-locators for imported objects.

   • Containers and Classifications for Objects: Containers are introduced for imported objects for easier classification.

   • Change Management for Salesforce: Introduced Change Management for Salesforce, requiring a feature flag to be turned on. Now shows only changes made since the last sync.

   • Improved Handling of Unimported Objects: Change management shows an object as new even if it exists but wasn't imported before. Only objects added after the last import are shown.

   • Server-to-Server OAuth Integration: Enhanced to support seamless server-to-server connectivity using client credential flow with Qualitia.

   • REST API Support for Web Applications: Introduced REST API support, enhancing web application testing capabilities.

   • Default Request Headers Auto-Generation: Automatically generates default request headers when creating REST API objects.

   • Encrypted Environment Variables: Encrypted form of environment variables is not working in REST API.

   • Parameter and Headers Section: In Qualitia API Testing, a feature includes checkboxes to mark parameters as active or inactive.

   • Request Failure Marking: If some validations fail, they are marked as defects rather than request failures.

   • Execution Report Enhancements: Qualitia execution report now shows request body details to validate proper response body passage.

   • API Implementation Refactor: Refactored API implementation as per design review for improved performance and maintainability.

   • Import Objects Mandatory Fields Filter: Dialog box now features a filter to display only mandatory fields.

   • Improved Salesforce integration, expanded license management features, and added support for multiple license servers and connection status notifications.

5. ObjectSpy

   • ObjectSpy Notifications: Receive notifications for object editing, smart object status visibility, and mobile recording features such as start, pause, resume, and device information display.

   • Enhanced Features: Enhanced ObjectSpy with updated UI, hover mode editing, object highlighting, deletion, and auto-heal technology, along with new recording capabilities for web and mobile tasks.

6. Web ObjectSpy (WOS)

   • External Dependency Removed: Launch WOS directly from QAS without external dependencies.

   • User-Friendly Features: Get recently used URLs as suggestions and launch WOS with an empty URL for user guidance.

   • Object Locking: Prevent multi-user conflicts with object locking for enhanced stability.

   • Enhanced UI: Improved user interface for a seamless experience.

7. Mobile ObjectSpy (MOS)

   • Simplified Configuration: Easier configuration and adjustment with the elimination of server-client architecture.

   • Integrated Toolkit: Capture objects for multiple applications within a single MOS session.

   • Error Visibility: Errors in learned objects or test cases are visible in the integrated Error Toolkit for faster resolution.

8. Manage Objects

   • Mobile Object Recording: Enable recording of mobile objects via task and test case editors.

   • Enhanced UI: Improved user interface for better object management.

   • Sync Objects Loading Message: Message on loading of sync objects: "Loading changed objects..." is now displayed.

   • Locator Notifications: Users are now notified that they can add a maximum of 5 locators.

   • Default Actions for Objects: Introduced default actions for objects to streamline testing processes.

   • Object Management in Editor: When a user adds an object in the editor, the default action is now selected by default.

9. Debugger

   • Debugger Messages: Improved messages for different operations performed in Debugger.

   • Enhancements: View step details, execution status, and test data in read-only mode, with enhanced controls for step-by-step execution, breakpoint management, and iteration switching in the debugger.

10. TSR

    • Desktop Project Support: Multi-TSR support for desktop projects.

    • Execution Control: Reorder the execution of objects and utilize auto-sync functionality.

    • Retry Mechanism: Retry functionality for failed TSR imports.

    • Efficient Deletion: TSR deletion if not in use.

🏃‍♀️Execute

1.  Suite Management

   • Multiple Suite Execution: Execute multiple suites using the scheduler for efficient test management.

   • Publish Test Cases: Publish test cases for improved execution and user experience.

   • Integr
     ation: Directly integrate with CICD tools for seamless execution.

   • Testcase Publish Status: Feature the Testcase Publish Status on the Suite Management screen.

   • Script Suite Usage: Users can now identify which suites a script is used in.

2. Execution Profile
   Introduced features for managing Execution Profiles, including add, clone, delete, edit, and scheduling of suite executions with user-defined timings.

   • Simplified Settings: Simplified and improved user experience for standardizing execution settings.

   • Platform Familiarity: Easily test on multiple platforms with standardized test suite settings.

   • Execution Failure Fixes: Resolved issues causing execution failure for composite actions.

3. Publish
   Introduced Publish feature that allows you to publish test cases to the repository before the suit and schedular execution. The Publish feature allows users to continue the test case development without impacting the suit or schedular execution.

   • Error Identification: Easily identify test cases with errors before execution.

   • User-Friendly UI: Understand published status with a user-friendly interface.

4. Shadow DOM

   • XPath Support for Shadow DOM Elements: Merged support for XPath with Shadow DOM elements in version 9.0.

5. CI Integration with Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity

   • Simplified Integration Setup: Reduce efforts in setting up CI integration with Jenkins, Bamboo, and TeamCity.

   • Artifact Management: Effortlessly create, push, and execute artifacts in CI tools for reduced maintenance.

   • Dynamic Test Suite Updates: Manage existing artifacts seamlessly with dynamic updates in Test Case and Test Suite.

6. Qualitia BOT

   • Offline Execution: Ability to perform offline execution without the Qualitia client.

   • Browser and Platform Support: Offline execution on different browsers and platforms.

🎛️Reports & Dashboard

1. Dashboard

   • Improved UI: Enjoy an improved user interface for a better dashboard experience.

   • Real-Time Data: Data refresh in the dashboard immediately for up-to-date information.

2. Report

   • ADO Report Pagination: Pagination for ADO reports for easier navigation.

   • UI Enhancement: Improved UI for a better reporting experience.

🔄Import

QAS allows you to import the Task and Test Cases from the existing projects.

Enhanced import and export functionalities with options to select scenarios, handle duplicates, and export environment variables.

1. Import Task

   • Task Import: Reduce the burden of creating new tasks by importing existing ones.

   • Conflict Resolution: Easily manage conflicts after importing tasks.

   • Direct Execution: Imported tasks can be used for execution without additional setup.

2. Import Test Case

   • Test Case Import: Reuse test cases in different projects with the import feature.

   • Conflict Management: Resolve conflicts after importing test cases.

   • Flexible Import: Import test cases with or without test data.

☸ Setting

1. Improved User Experience: Toast messages on save for an enhanced user experience.

2. Environment Management: Easily manage environment variables with the implementation of export functionality.

3. Reload Functionality: Reload project changes without closing the settings modal for improved workflow.

4. Screenshot: Screenshot disabling at action level.

5. ADO

   • Qualitia Remote Agent Dependency Removed: Enhance efficiency by eliminating unnecessary dependencies.

   • Streamlined Pipelines: Reduce pipeline tasks to a single task for user-friendly setup.

   • Project Integration: Link a single Qualitia project with multiple ADO projects and Qualitia Suite with ADO Suite.

   • ADO Integration: Link the test case as a “linked” item if it’s linked within Qualitia, when a bug is created in ADO from reports.

   • Improved Logs: Improved logs generated by tasks, with debug logs enabled only when System.Debug=True in pipeline variables.

6. Defect Management (Settings)

   • Automated Defect Logging: Log defects automatically in ADO and Jira if found during suite execution.

   • Efficient Defect Tracking: Streamlined process for efficient defect tracking within Qualitia.

Other Updates

1. Server Administration

   • Improved UI: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface for easy navigation.

   • Proactive Notifications: Receive notifications for errors and completed actions, ensuring a seamless user experience.

2.  Search & Find
   Implemented advanced search and find functionalities across various lists and editors, including Object Toolkit, Test Explorer, Project, and User Management Lists.

   • Efficient Data Handling: Easily search and filter data from large lists.

   • Improved UI: Enhanced usability with a clear and quick search experience.

   • New Import Objects Style: Updated style to ensure search results display properly, with improved usability.

3. User Interface & Usability

   • Drag & Drop for Validation Rules: Drag & drop feature enabled for arranging the sequence of validation rules.

   • Weblink Buttons Visibility: Weblink buttons in the object repository are now visible as standard buttons.

   • Terminology Update: Changed the terminology from "Add" to "Generate" for icon tooltips present on the object toolkit.

   • Task Management: Option to skip a step in the task and a default task for standard objects, including the skip feature for consistent testing.

   • Upgrade Utility Enhancements: Provides an option to delete or skip entries for missing test cases in the upgrade utility.

   • Condition Handling Improvement: The condition operates correctly when satisfied, but it fails to exit if not met. Enabling "pause failure" resolves this issue.

Known Issues

• When test cases are recorded and objects are imported simultaneously, deleted objects may still appear in the test case.

• Deleted objects may appear in SFDC project test cases during recording. To resolve this, reload the test case by switching to a different tab.

• Objects from SFDC ObjectSpy may appear in the object repository when switching to another tab.

• You might notice delays in saving and displaying recorded objects in the UI editor when working with large datasets.

• The Appium URL for the custom mode on iOS is unexpectedly resetting.

• You would not be able to delete a connection if it contains objects not used in any test cases or tasks.

• Mobile device auto-selection is not functioning; you need to manually choose the device from the dropdown menu for mobile execution.

• Editing an API object with an existing object in edit mode may cause the previously opened object to lose its state.

• If your WDA driver is not prebuilt, Appium will rebuild it, leading to an execution delay of 50 seconds to 1 minute on the first run.

• OAuth is supported for the following types

  • Client Credentials

  • Password Credentials

  • Device invoking flows are not supported

• The dynamic body feature for POST/PUT requests is not functioning correctly.

• Standard buttons are being created with every new connection.

• The date format for 'Close Date' and 'Start Date' in Salesforce datasets is unclear. The required format is YYYY-MM-DD.

• The SwitchWebExecutionPlatform action is being recorded when switching from Desktop web to Mobile app.

• Class files are not generated while using custom action mapping.

• Editing or adding a new environment variable takes approximately 7-9 seconds to save.

• The Error Toolkit does not show errors after performing a test case search.

• You will see an error message when logging into Qualitia Client if the local license server connection limit is reached.

• Qualitia gets stuck on the publish test cases popup when attempting to publish a single test case.

• All parameters get deselected while editing any parameter from the URL.

• There are difficulties in validating response array values using JSON Path in SFDC.

• Uncertainty observed in the execution of the SFDC.SwitchUser action.

• Newly added SFDC objects are not visible during the model import process.

• All parameters get deselected while editing any parameter from the URL in Qualitia.

• Additional object entries still appear under the import object section.

• Unclear date format for Salesforce 'Close Date' and 'Start Date' while adding dataset. Required date format: YYYY-MM-DD.

• Searching and expanding the tab navigates the user to a random tab name in Qualitia on Windows/MAC.

• For the SFDC.SwitchTabUsingURL action, the tabName parameter does not display a dropdown with all tab names listed for an established connection in Qualitia on Windows/MAC.

• Execution failure observed for the standard button.

• In Lightning View, the global search 'Search&Click' action is recorded but fails during execution.

• Extra spaces added to header values or parameter values are not trimmed, potentially causing request failures.

• Execution fails for Action: CreateNewEntity with error message: "The SFDCLookup with label name 'Place' does not exist, please verify."

• The "Salesforce API" option is not available on the contextual menu for creating a Salesforce API object.

• When modifying an object or data from the debugger, an incorrect popup appears, and step details are not relevant to the object for SFDC and Rest API.

• Change management shows an object as new even if the object already exists but was not imported before. Only objects added after the last import should be shown.

• An existing Rest API object in view mode opens in edit mode when attempting to edit another Rest API object from the contextual menu.

• The clickStageByIndex and StoreStageState actions of the progress indicator component fail when executed on Safari browser.

• Imported objects cannot be loaded for Rest API.

• Scheduler execution is not working for mobile test cases.

• In multi-user scenarios, the editor allows the creation of duplicate test cases, tasks, and scenarios.

• When an imported object is in view or edit mode, other objects (Rest API, SFDCAPI, Recorded/Manually created SFDC or web objects, imported SFDC objects) cannot be opened in edit mode from the contextual menu.

• Adding or updating iOS capability from settings and clicking on the debugger icon takes over two minutes to launch the debugger window.

• The updated action parameter name is not shown in the Qualitia Execution report for static variables after execution.

• Previously exported test data cannot be imported unless updated with the correct columns/parameter names to match the current test case parameters and names.

• CICD Qualitia Execution is not functioning correctly for HTTPS servers.

• The REST API object is not imported when importing test cases or tasks from other projects where the REST API object was created.

• Closing Qualitia from Task Manager does not implicitly close UFT if it is launched during test case execution.

• The connection using the Lightning view URL is accepted initially but fails during import due to the requirement for a classic URL-based connection.

• The search filter for import objects does not show results if the connection node is expanded.

• After importing TSR in DP objects, the toast message incorrectly states "Object import is in progress" instead of confirming the successful completion of the import.

• The Qualitia application abruptly closes if any Windows browse icon is left idle for more than 5 minutes, leading to workflow disruptions and potential data loss.

• For optimal performance with more than 15 clients, the server configuration should be at least 16 vCPUs and 32 GB RAM.

• Updating objects using the Object Spy update functionality is not working, causing issues in capturing and updating object properties accurately.

• The Qualitia Execution Report will not load by default if JavaScript is disabled in the Jenkins 2.426 or later versions Jenkins Integration.

• In Lightning View, the global search 'Search&Click' action is recorded but fails during execution.

• For the SFDC.SwitchTabUsingURL action, the tabName parameter does not display a dropdown with all tab names listed for an established connection in Qualitia on Windows/MAC.

• The "Salesforce API" option is not available on the contextual menu for creating a Salesforce API object.

• Scheduler execution for mobile test cases is machine-specific and not working.

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