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File Upload with disabled button

bkobs39bkobs39 Members
edited November -1 in Sahi - Open Source
Hi,

I am testing on a webpage that has a field where the user must choose a file to upload. Once a file is chosen, a Next button is enabled. The Next button is disabled until the file is chosen.

I have searched the forums and found possible solutions, but they do not work in my case. I have tried setting the file with the _setFile function, but the 'Next' button does not become enabled
_setFile(_file("file"), "c:\\Automation\\Temp\\NNC-65.csv");

I have also tried setting the file and then using the workaround to set the value, but this also does not work
_setFile(_file("file"), "myFile.csv");
_call(_file("file").outerHTML = _file("file").outerHTML.replace(/type=file/, "type=text"));
_setValue(_file("file"), "myFile.csv");

It seems that the fix for my problem is to enable the next button after I issue the _setFile command. Is this possible with Sahi?

I've tried the following but none seem to work:
_call(document.getElementById("Next >").disabled = false);
_call(_button("Next >").disabled = false);

I can see with the 'List Properties' that isDisabled is still set to true.

Thanks for your help!

Comments

  • bkobs39bkobs39 Members
    Also, after experimenting some more I have found that this example works on Firefox but fails with Internet Explorer:

    _setFile(_file("file"), "C:\\Temp\\myFile.csv");
    if (_isIE()){
    _call(_file("file").outerHTML = _file("file").outerHTML.replace(/type=file/, "type=text"));
    }else{
    _call(_file("file").type = "text");
    }
    _setValue(_textbox("file"), "myFile.csv");

    Anyone have a solution that works with Internet Explorer as well? Thanks!
  • SumitraSumitra Members
    Hi bkobs39,

    What version of IE are you using? Check if you are getting any error on Sahi console?

    Can you post the contents of <browser_types> for IE by clicking on configure on the Dashboard.

    Regards
    Sumitra
  • bkobs39bkobs39 Members
    I am testing with Internet Explorer 9 (Version 9.0.8112.16421). Two things are occurring when I run this line: _call(_file("file").outerHTML = _file("file").outerHTML.replace(/type=file/, "type=text"));

    1) The _file("file") is being renamed to _textbox("x-auto-2061"). When I try and run the next line of '_setValue(_textbox("file"), "myFile.csv");', this fails because 'The first parameter passed to _setValue was not found on the browser'.

    2) I then tried _setValue(_textbox("x-auto-2061"), "myFile.csv"); - but this also fails with the message '[Exception] [object Error]'

    Here is the information of the <browser_types> for IE:
    <browserType>
    <name>ie</name>
    <displayName>IE 9</displayName>
    <icon>ie.png</icon>
    <path>$ProgramFiles (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe</path>
    <options>-noframemerging</options>
    <processName>iexplore.exe</processName>
    <useSystemProxy>true</useSystemProxy>
    <capacity>5</capacity>
    </browserType>

    I am not sure how to proceed.
  • SumitraSumitra Members
    Hi bkobs39,

    Can you try using only

    _setFile(_file("file"), "C:\\Temp\\myFile.csv");

    Check if you are facing any problem.

    Regards
    Sumitra
  • bkobs39bkobs39 Members
    No, unfortunately that does not work either with IE. I issue the command and the value is set as expected, but the 'Next' button is still disabled.
  • bkobs39bkobs39 Members
    Any update on this topic? I had the online meeting early last week with someone from support but haven't heard back yet.

    Thank you!
  • _dkulkarni_dkulkarni Members
    Hi Brian,

    Try this.
    Obtain the identifier for the textbox next to the browse button.
    Now, in your if(_isIE()) condition,
    Add, 
    _call(_textbox("identifier").value= "C:\\fakepath\\abc.txt");

    This should work.

    Regards,
    dkulkarni
  • bkobs39bkobs39 Members
    Great, this worked. This now works for both IE and Firefox.

    Thanks for your help!
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