KBI 311224 Issue Addressed: Keyword TestStringExist Can Fail Randomly In IE 10 and IE 11

Version

Argent Defender 3.1A-1504-A or earlier

Date

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

Summary

Keyword ‘TestStringExist’ is very usefully to check if a web page is loaded successfully

However, it can randomly fail in IE 10 and IE 11

The issue has been addressed in Argent AT 3.1A-1504-T1

Technical Background

IE 10 and IE 11 can randomly generate hidden blank screen on top of the desired web page

As a result, Argent Defender Engine cannot find the string on the blank screen

Argent Defender 3.1A-1504-T1 has been enhanced to detect such a blank screen and search the string on the underneath web page that is displayed normally

Resolution

Upgrade to Argent AT 3.1A-1504-T1 or later