Table of contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Set up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing
2.1.
Example 1: Enable Unicode input 
2.2.
Example 2: Start the device in a certain orientation
2.3.
Example 3: Set screenshot save directory
3.
Location of desired capabilities files
4.
Frequently Asked Questions
4.1.
Which framework is used in Katalon Studio?
4.2.
What is the purpose of Katalon Studio?
4.3.
Is Java supported by Katalon?
5.
Conclusion
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2024
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Set up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing in Katalon Studio

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Introduction

Desired capabilities are key-value pairs that provide information about a browser's name. Its version and location are in the system's browser driver hierarchy. This information is used to determine the browser's runtime behavior. Desired features can be used to customize Selenium WebDriver. And other driver instances like FirefoxDriver, ChromeDriver, and Internet Explorer. In this article, we will be learning about Setting up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing in Katalon Studio.

Set up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing in Katalon Studio

Set up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing

For mobile testing, specify the following capabilities:
 

  • Access the Project > Settings > Desired Capabilities > Mobile > Android/iOS menu. You have the option to add, remove, or completely erase a capability.
     
  • Select the device to which the desired capabilities settings will be applied. Choose your device name from the drop-down menu after clicking Android/iOS.
     
  • On the command toolbar, select Add.
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  • The list now includes a new row.
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  • The name, Type, and Value of the property you intend to configure should be provided.

Example 1: Enable Unicode input
 

The desired capability settings for Android to enable Unicode input are displayed in the example below. Click Add after selecting the device name, then enter the values as follows:

Enable Unicode input
Enable Unicode input

Example 2: Start the device in a certain orientation

Enable Unicode input

Example 3: Set screenshot save directory

The needed capabilities settings for Android to specify the screenshot save directory. And are demonstrated in the example below. Click Add after selecting the device name, then enter the values as follows:

Set screenshot save directory
Set screenshot save directory

Location of desired capabilities files

The configuration files for each environment are located in the settings/internal folder at the location of your test project. Each driver's files have the following names:

Location of desired capabilities files

Frequently Asked Questions

Which framework is used in Katalon Studio?

Groovy is a Java-based language used by Katalon Studio. It requires the loading of numerous libraries in order to parse test data, test objects, and logging.

What is the purpose of Katalon Studio?

Without requiring coding, Katalon enables the creation and reuse of automated UI test scripts.

Is Java supported by Katalon?

To operate a Katalon Studio instance and create test applications. Katalon Studio makes use of the standard embedded Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8.

Conclusion

We have extensively discussed Setting up Desired Capabilities in Mobile Testing in Katalon Studio in this article. We hope this blog has helped you enhance your knowledge. If you would like to learn more. Check out our articles on Advanced Guides in Katalon. Practice makes a man perfect. To practice and improve yourself in the interview. You can check out the Top 100 SQL problems and Interview experienceCoding interview questions and the Ultimate guide path for interviews.

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