Using Tosca XScan for Module Creation

 Tosca XScan is a powerful tool within the Tricentis Tosca automation suite that helps testers scan and identify UI elements of applications for test automation. It plays a key role in creating reusable Modules, which are the building blocks of Tosca TestCases.

Here’s a simple guide to understand how to use Tosca XScan for module creation:

🔹 What Is a Tosca Module?

In Tosca, a Module represents a UI element or group of elements (like buttons, input fields, links, etc.) that can be reused across multiple test cases. Creating accurate Modules is essential for reliable test automation.

🔹 Steps to Create Modules Using XScan

1. Open Tosca Commander

Start Tosca and navigate to the Modules section in your project workspace

2. Launch XScan

Click on the “Scan” button or right-click on a folder under Modules and choose Scan Application.

Choose the type of application you are testing: Web, Desktop, SAP, Mobile, etc.

3. Attach to the Application

Tosca will prompt you to select or launch the application under test (AUT).

Once the application is open, click the Scan button. XScan will highlight UI elements as you hover over them.

4. Select and Identify Controls

Click on the elements you want to scan (e.g., a login button, input fields).

Tosca captures properties like ID, name, class, and index for each control.

You can rename controls and assign business-relevant names.

5. Save the Module

After scanning the necessary controls, click Save or Finish in the XScan window.

Tosca will generate a Module with the captured controls.

These Modules are reusable and can be dragged into TestCases.

🔹 Tips for Effective Scanning

Scan only what’s needed to avoid bloated Modules.

Use descriptive names for controls to make TestCases easy to read.

Re-scan if the application’s UI changes to avoid broken test steps.

Validate technical properties to ensure uniqueness and stability.

✅ Conclusion

Tosca XScan makes it easy to capture and define application controls for automation. By using XScan properly, you can create clean, reusable Modules that improve the reliability and maintainability of your test automation suite. It's a key first step in building effective Tosca TestCases.

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