g4-api/uia-xpath-tester

UIA XPath Tester is a WPF application designed for testing and validating XPath expressions with UI Automation elements. It allows users to input an XPath, test it, and view the resulting UI elements in a data grid. Ideal for developers and testers working with UI Automation in .NET.

UIA XPath Tester v1.0

Overview

The UIA XPath Tester is a simple WPF application designed to assist users in testing UI Automation (UIA) XPath expressions. With this tool, you can input XPath expressions, initiate tests, and view the results.

Features

• XPath Testing: Input your UIA XPath expressions for testing.
• Test Button: Click the "▶ _Test" button to initiate the test operation.
• Result Display: View the results in a DataGrid (hidden by default).
• Status Feedback: The application provides status feedback through a labeled area.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to use the UIA XPath Tester:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/UIAXpathTester.git
   

2. Open in Visual Studio:

   • Open the solution file (UIAXpathTester.sln) in Visual Studio.

3. Build the Solution:

   • Build the solution to ensure all dependencies are resolved.

4. Run the Application:

   • Start the application using the "Start Debugging" (F5) or "Start without Debugging" (Ctrl+F5) option.

5. Input XPath Expression:

   • Enter your UIA XPath expression in the provided TextBox.

6. Initiate Test:

   • Click the "▶ _Test" button to initiate the test.

7. View Results:

   • Results will be displayed in the DataGrid.

Additional Information

• MainWindow.xaml: Contains the XAML markup for the UI layout.
• MainWindow.xaml.cs: Contains the code-behind file with event handlers and logic.

Dependencies

• This application is built using WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation).

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.