Easy Scrolling in Browser Library | Robot Framework

In this video, the speaker discusses how to implement scrolling in web automation using the Browser Library in Robot Framework. The session builds upon a previous example of maximizing a test and introduces two methods for scrolling: Scroll by and Scroll to.

Key Concepts:

• Scroll by:
  • This keyword requires four arguments:
  • Selector: An optional element selector to Scroll to.
  • Vertical Dimension: The number of pixels to scroll vertically (e.g., 300 pixels).
  • Horizontal Dimension: The number of pixels to scroll horizontally (set to 0 in the example).
  • Scroll Behavior: Options include Auto for direct scrolling and Smooth for gradual scrolling.
  • The speaker demonstrates how to scroll down by 300 pixels and then scroll back up by using negative values.
• Scroll to:
  • This keyword also requires four arguments:
  • Selector: Again, an optional element selector.
  • Vertical Direction: Either top or bottom to specify the scroll direction.
  • Horizontal Direction: Either left or right, though it may not affect the outcome if no horizontal scrolling is available.
  • Scroll Behavior: Similar options as Scroll by.
  • The example shows how to Scroll to the bottom of the page, highlighting the difference between Auto and Smooth scrolling.

Key Features:

• The video emphasizes the flexibility of the Browser Library in handling scrolling actions, allowing for both vertical and horizontal movements.
• The speaker notes that the scrolling behavior can be adjusted based on the values provided for vertical and horizontal dimensions.

Conclusion:

The video concludes with a promise to explore additional scrolling methods in future sessions, such as scrolling to specific elements. The tutorial is aimed at helping viewers understand how to implement scrolling in their test automation scenarios.

Main Speaker:

• The speaker is not explicitly named in the subtitles but is presenting the tutorial on using the Browser Library in Robot Framework.