How do I get/put data to REST APIs or external servers?
You can talk to your APIs via JS-step inside your trace. Here’s an example Javascript.
How do I type the same random string in two different text fields?
Use the same input string in multiple text fields. Usetrace will use the same randomly generated string for all the referenced text fields. Read Step types for more information.
How do I create a check for a randomly generated text?
Start by creating a check step. Then, press “Configure locators” on the check step and scroll down to “Check for: Text”. Finally, ensure the word “random” is included in the field. See the tutorial Random User for details.
Can Usetrace handle hover menus?
Yes. Take a look at Step types for automating hover menus as an important aspect of browser testing.
How do I change the browsers in which my traces are run?
Change your enabled browsers under Preferences -> Project. To change the API call browsers, see HTTP Rest API for documentation.
What constitutes a “success” or a “fail” for any given trace?
A trace is successful if it runs through without errors. If any one step fails, the entire trace run is considered a failure.
When I create a trace, how do I know when it’s complete?
All your interactions are recorded and become steps in your trace. Completing each trace with a “Check” is recommended to ensure the feature functions. For example, a trace checking the functioning of login should include these steps: clicking the login button, filling in the login form, clicking “login”, and creating a check for “logged in […]
Where do I find my Project ID?
Sign in to your Usetrace account and navigate to Preferences > Project.
How do I set the starting URL?
To set the default base URL for all your traces, exit the Editor and enter your base URL in the upper left corner next to the Usetrace logo. For a specific trace, see the instructions on Custom base URL.
What is Usetrace used for?
Usetrace automates functional end-to-end UI testing on website apps. It helps you ensure that the features visible to end users work as expected. Usetrace includes regression testing, production monitoring, performance, and load testing, making it an essential tool in QA engineering.
