This article explains how to use Chromium-based beta browsers, such as Google Chrome Beta, when recording or running tests in a local environment with Autify Nexus.
You cannot select a beta browser on the regular settings screen, but you can launch a specified browser by using Advanced settings.
Prerequisites
The beta browser you want to use for testing (e.g., Google Chrome Beta) is installed on your local device.
You know the absolute path of the beta browser's executable file.
Steps
Click Settings (gear icon) in the bottom left of the Nexus desktop app.
Open Advanced configuration.
Enter the executable file path of the beta browser you want to use in the Configure with JSON input field in the following JSON format.
Example (when using Google Chrome Beta on macOS):
{
"launchOptions": {
"executablePath": "/Applications/Google Chrome Beta.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome Beta"
}
}
Make sure there are no syntax errors in the JSON and save the settings.
Start recording or local execution, and verify that the specified beta browser launches.
Notes
To revert to the regular browser, delete the entered path or leave the input empty
{}and save.This setting applies only to local executions. It does not affect the cloud execution environment.
If the path is incorrect or you do not have execution permissions, the browser will fail to launch, resulting in a test error. If this happens, verify that the JSON syntax and the path are correct.
This setting is saved per device. It is not shared with other members in the workspace.