Create an image-based control

You can create a control by capturing an image. The system can use this control to identify and steer screen objects.

To create a control by capturing an image, follow the steps below:

  1. Make sure that the recording is running.

  2. Click on the Create Image-Based Control icon in the Tricentis ARA window.

  3. Draw a rectangle over the control with the mouse cursor.

Tricentis ARA marks the selected area with a red border on the screen and displays three options.

Select the area to identify screen objects

  1. Click the Save image icon or press Enter to confirm your selection.

    Click the Reset icon to record the screenshot again.

    Click the Cancel icon or press ESC anytime to cancel the Create Image Based TestStep Mode.