Macro Manager

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Overview

• Reduce repetitive work
• Ensure consistency across tests
• Speed up test case creation
• Simplify maintenance

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Accessing Macro Manager

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From Remote Test Manager

1. Open the Remote Test Manager
2. Click the Settings (⚙️) button
3. Select Macro Manager

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From Mobile Test Designer

1. In the step editor
2. Click Insert Macro
3. Browse and select macros

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Interface Layout

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Macro Manager                              [+ New Macro]  │
├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  ┌──────────┐ ┌────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│  │ Filter   │ │                                        │   │
│  │ Platform │ │  Search: [________________] [🔍]       │   │
│  ├──────────┤ ├────────────────────────────────────────┤   │
│  │ ○ All    │ │  Name          │ Platform │ Steps     │   │
│  │ ○ Web    │ │  Login Flow    │ Mobile   │ 5         │   │
│  │ ○ iOS    │ │  Logout        │ All      │ 2         │   │
│  │ ○ Android│ │  Add to Cart   │ Web      │ 3         │   │
│  │ ○ Mobile │ └────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
│  │ ○ API    │                                              │
│  └──────────┘                                              │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Browsing Macros

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Platform Filter

• All: Show all macros
• Web: Web application macros
• iOS: iOS-specific macros
• Android: Android-specific macros
• Mobile: Both iOS and Android
• API: API testing macros

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Search

1. Enter search text in the search box
2. Search matches:
   • Macro name
   • Macro description
3. Click 🔍 or press Enter to search

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Macro List

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Creating a Macro

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Step 1: Click New Macro

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Step 2: Configure Macro

1. Name: Enter a descriptive name
2. Description: Explain what the macro does
3. Platform: Select target platform(s)

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Step 3: Define Steps

1. Click Add Step
2. Configure step type (tap, swipe, input, etc.)
3. Set step parameters
4. Repeat for additional steps

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Step 4: Save

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Macro Step Types

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Editing Macros

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Modify Existing Macro

1. Find the macro in the list
2. Click the Edit button
3. Make changes to name, description, or steps
4. Click Save

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Duplicate Macro

1. Select the macro
2. Click Duplicate
3. Modify the copy as needed
4. Save with a new name

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Deleting Macros

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Delete a Macro

1. Select the macro
2. Click Delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Warning: Deleting a macro may affect test cases that use it. Review usage before deleting.

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Using Macros in Test Cases

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In Mobile Test Designer

1. Open a test case in Mobile Test Designer
2. Position cursor where you want to insert
3. Click Insert Macro
4. Select the macro
5. Steps are added to your test case

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Macro Expansion

• All macro steps are copied to the test case
• Steps become part of the test case
• Changes to the macro don’t affect already-inserted steps

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Best Practices

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Naming Conventions

• Use descriptive names: “Login with Valid Credentials”
• Include platform if specific: “iOS Login Flow”
• Avoid abbreviations unless standard

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When to Use Macros

• Login/Logout flows: Common across many tests
• Navigation sequences: Opening specific screens
• Data setup: Creating test data
• Verification patterns: Standard checks

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Maintenance Tips

1. Document macros with descriptions
2. Keep macros focused and atomic
3. Review and update regularly
4. Remove unused macros

• Remote Test Manager
• Mobile Test Designer
• Step Types Reference