Object Spy Dialog¶
Purpose¶
The Spy dialog is used to inspect the hierarchy of UI elements within the application under test.
How to Open¶
There are three ways to open the Spy dialog:
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Click the Spy button on the toolbar
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Select
Tools > Spy
from the main menu -
Click the Spy button on the Recording Activity Dialog
Note: If you use this method, the dialog will include an additional Learn Object button.
Choosing the type of Spy¶
You can change the type of Spy that will be launched by clicking the down arrow to the right of the Spy icon on the main application toolbar:
There are six types of Spy available.