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Creating Ranorex Snapshot Files

With the Ranorex Snapshot feature, you can not only save graphic but also UI structure information into an XML file (*.rxsnp). Create and send a snapshot by email to support ranorex.com to request application specific assistance from the Ranorex team. Based on the information stored within the snapshot, the support team is able to anaylze your application under test offline and to give advice on how to optimize unique object identification with RanoreXPath.

Saving UI structure of VIP Database as Snapshot file
Ranorex Snapshot file for VIP Database application

Use the context menu item 'Save as Snapshot' within Ranorex Spy to store all elements, dialogs or applications including their sub items into a single Ranorex snapshot file.

Note: In order to save screenshot information correctly, activate the desired application for which you wish to create a snapshot before saving.

Snapshots from popup windows, dropdown combo boxes or dropdown menus

For example you can create a snapshot from the 'File' menu popup of the VIP Database application using the shortcut key <SCROLL> in combination with the instant tracking feature of Ranorex Spy:

  1. Open Ranorex Spy and activate 'Highlight Elements'.
  2. Start VIP Database application and open the 'File' menu.
  3. Track the parent menu container window of the menu items. Track the popup frame by mousing over the edge of the window and pressing <CTRL>+<Win>.
  4. Press the <SCROLL> shortcut to cache the current element including their underlying items for Ranorex Spy.
  5. Finally save the current view as Snapshot.

Track menu container window using instant tracking (+)
Track menu container window using instant tracking (<CTRL>+<Win>)