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Mouse Move Overview

Mouse Move typically refers to the event or action of moving the mouse cursor. This action can be used to perform various tasks, such as updating the position of the mouse cursor on the screen, interacting with graphical user interface elements, or triggering specific functionality in applications.

Add a Mouse Move Action to a Test Case

Functionize provides many ways to add actions to test cases. You can insert actions directly from the Test Detail page or Slider View. 

Insert a Mouse Move Action via Test Detail Page

  1. Open a test from the functional tests list in any project.
  2. Hover over any action; an Insert Action icon (⊕) will appear, giving the option to insert a new action at the selected location.
  3. Click the Insert Action + icon to view the Insert menu and select Mouse Move to add a Mouse Move action.
  4. In the Insert Mouse Move window, select the Movement Type from the dropdown list.
  5. Enter the details in the Mouse Start X, Mouse Start Y, Mouse X and Mouse Y fields and click the Insert button.
  6. The Mouse Move action is now inserted into the test. The action will appear grayed out and include a NEW tag under the test step number.

Insert a Mouse Move Action via Slider View

  1. Open the Slider View for a test in any project.
  2. Click the Quick Add button at the step where you would like to insert the Mouse move action.
  3. Click on the Quick Add button and select Mouse Move to add a Mouse Move action.
  5. In the Insert Mouse Move window, select the Movement Type from the dropdown list.
  6. Enter the details in the Mouse Start X, Mouse Start Y, Mouse X and Mouse Y fields and click the Insert button.
  7. The Mouse Move action is now added to the test.

Create a Mouse Move Action Via Architect

  1. Launch Architect and begin recording your test.
  2. Click the + icon button to open the action panel.
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  3. Click Mouse Move.
  4. Select the Movement Type from the dropdown list on the action panel.
  5. Enter the details in the Mouse Start X, Mouse Start Y, Mouse X and Mouse Y fields and click the Add button.
  6. The Mouse Move action is now added in Architect.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and configure Mouse Move actions in your tests, ensuring thorough and precise testing of GUI interactions.

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