How to Upload Files Using Selenium WebDriver in Java When the Browse Button is a Silverlight Control?

Uploading Files with Selenium WebDriver in Java

Uploading files is a common task in web applications. In this article, we'll discuss how to upload files using Selenium WebDriver in Java, addressing a specific scenario where the browse button is developed using Silverlight (C#).

Problem:

I want to upload a file using Selenium, but the browse button opens a new window that can't be directly interacted with by Selenium.

Solution:

As suggested by Mark Collin, instead of clicking on the browse button, we can use the following code:

driver.findElement(By.id("myUploadElement")).sendKeys("<absolutePathToMyFile>");

where:

• myUploadElement is the ID of the browse button or input element.
• is the absolute path to the file you want to upload.

Key Points:

• Ensure that the input element is visible.
• Use the sendKeys() method to specify the file path.
• The file upload will only work if the input element has an type="file" attribute.

Additional Tips:

• Use the File class to get the absolute path of the file.
• For non-visible elements, consider using the JavaScriptExecutor class to manipulate the DOM.
• If the file upload does not work, verify that the file path is correct and that the element has the type="file" attribute.

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