Select Combo Value by Text

This is a pre-built Action used when a dropdown is captured as an element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to select a value from the dropdown based on the input text provided. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

Syntax

Input Value: <input value>

Supported Input Formats:

• Text: Plain string input.

• Static Value: A fixed value that you manually provide.

• Dynamic Variable: Value retrieved from a previously stored output variable.

Argument	Description
<input value> (Required)	Provide the text value to be selected from the dropdown or list.

Output Value: <Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)

Argument	Description
<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)	Both dynamic variables store the status as True or False.

Example: Selecting an Item from a Combo box (dropdown) Using Visible Text

In this example, we explain how to select an option from a combo box (dropdown) using the visible text.

• Action: Select Combo Value by Text

• Input Value: Blueberry

  • The first argument (Blueberry) specifies the name of the combo box or dropdown element.

• Output Value: {Status}

  • The execution result is stored in the {Status} dynamic variable with the following possible values:

    • True: If the specified text is successfully selected from the combo box.

    • False: If the combo box is not found or the specified text does not exist in the list.

• Logical Explanation: The Select Combo Value by Text action takes the value from the Input Value column (Blueberry). This action identifies the option in the combo box (dropdown) or list matching the specified text and selects it. The status of the operation (True) is stored in the {Status} variable.