Dynamically defining download directory at runtime with SerenityParameterizedRunner.class

[timothyjmtan]

I am currently using the SerenityParameterizedRunner for data-driven tests. In each test, I am looking for a way to:

1. create a folder (that is unique to each set of data)
2. download files into this folder.
3. repeat Step 1 & 2 for each set of data

Setting the download directory is relatively straightfoward:
chromePrefs.put("download.default_directory", "path\to\file" + UUID.randomUUID().toString());

However as the webdriver initialization only happens once, all files for all tests are still downloaded to the same folder.

Trying to workaround this issue, I then tried using the @Managed annotation:
@Managed(uniqueSession = true, clearCookies = ClearCookiesPolicy.BeforeEachTest)
public WebDriver hisBrowser;

However this doesn't seem to work. I'm guessing that somehow it is not initializing a new browser instance for each dataset...

Can I get some advice on dynamically specifying download folders at runtime, for SerenityParameterizedRunner please?

[jdoriyastpl]

hi @timothyjmtan ,

download.default_directory is only taking absolute path if I am setting 'chrome_preferences.download.default_directory'. But It unable to download the file if value set relative to project root path.

Do you face same issue or any help will be appreciated.

Thanks
Jitin

[Saieph]

Definitely having the same problem in my harness as well.