Automated recording of manual TestCases

Tosca allows you to record mouse and keyboard interactions that are performed upon manual testing. These interactions are recorded independent of the technology used.

Each interaction is mapped by either a TestStep, TestStepValue or a design screenshot. The name of the TestStep indicates the application you are using, whereas the TestStepValue name indicates the type of interaction performed, e.g. a click operation or input of data. Design screenshots are made on the TestStep level and they include annotations that describe your interactions visually.

Please make sure to enable the option Smaller - 100% (default) under Start->Control Panel->Display so that your interactions can be recorded on the entire screen.

How to start recording manual TestCases

Please follow the steps below to record a manual TestCase:

  1. Click onto the Manual Test Case icon in the Home menu of Tosca Commander to start recording your manual TestCase.

Recording a manual TestCase

  1. Select the applications you want to record. To record interactions in applications that require administrator rights, enable the option Start as administrator.

Select applications for recording

Tosca launches the interaction recorder and starts recording all your interactions. The following icons are shown in the lower edge of the recording area: Stop , Pause/Resume , Recording . Recording is in progress as long as the Recording icon flashes.

  1. Start with your manual test. Tosca will record all mouse and keyboard interactions you perform upon manual testing.

  2. Click on Stop to stop recording. The Manual Test Case Manager window opens.

Once you have finished recording your manual test, you can process your created TestCase in the Manual Test Case Manager (see chapter "Managing recorded TestCases").

The Interactions option in the Manual Test Case Manager window enables you to record further TestSteps and TestStepValues if necessary.

To record interactions in applications that require administrator privileges you have to launch the interactions recording function as administrator. For this purpose, hold the Ctrl key down and click either on the Manual Test Case icon in the Tosca Commander main menu, or on the Interactions icon in the Manual Test Case Manager window.