Merge pull request #62 from telerik/develop

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Author: tsvetkoe

docs-teststudiodev/prerequisites/system-requirements.md

@@ -18,20 +18,22 @@ __Test Studio Dev__ is an extension for Visual Studio tool and as such it inheri
 {% include cta-panel-teststudio-introduction.html %}
 {% endif %}
 
-## User Account Control (UAC)
-
-* User Account Control Settings set to 'Never Notify'.
 
 ## Recommended Browsers
 
 * Chrome latest version
 * Edge Chromium latest version
 * Firefox latest version
 
+## Supported WPF and Desktop Applications 
+
+* __WPF__ for .NET Framework 4.5+, .NET Core 3.1, .NET 5, .NET 6, .NET 7, .NET 8, .NET 9
+* All Windows __desktop applications__ supporting the Microsoft UI Automation framework, including applications containing custom controls that provide the required automation peers.
+
 ## Visual Studio Requirements
 
-* **Test Studio Dev** can be installed on Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio 2022.
-    * You must run Visual Studio as Administrator.
+* **Test Studio Dev** is compatible with Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio 2022.
+
     * Visual Studio projects target a version between .NET Framework 4.7.2 to .NET Framework 4.8.
     * Visual Studio 2022 requires minimum <a href="/advanced-topics/installation/vs-2022-compatibility" target="_blank">workload components selection</a>.
 

docs/advanced-topics/coded-samples/general/send-keystrokes.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Send Keystrokes
 page_title: Send Keystrokes
-description: "Send keystrokes like Alt+F4 in Test Studio test run. How to automate holding down the Ctrl key + performing selection in Test Studio test run"
+description: "Send key press or combination of key presses in Test Studio test run. "
 previous_url: /user-guide/code-samples/general/send-keystrokes.aspx, /user-guide/code-samples/general/send-keystrokes
 position: 1
 ---
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ End Namespace
 
 ##Problem 3##
 
-*I want to perform multi-select while holding down the Ctrl key.*
+*I want to perform combination of key presses like Ctrl+A.*
 
 ##Solution 3##
 
@@ -126,11 +126,7 @@ namespace TestProject8
         [CodedStep(@"New Coded Step")]
          public void Keystrokes()
         {
-                Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyDown(Keys.Control);
- 
-                //You can put the click steps HERE
- 
-                Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyUp(Keys.Control);
+           Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyPress(Keys.Control | Keys.X);     
         }
     }
 }
@@ -144,14 +140,9 @@ Namespace TestProject8
 
         <CodedStep("New Coded Step")> _
         Public Sub KeyStrokes()
-             
-            Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyDown(Keys.Control)
- 
-            'You can put the click steps HERE
- 
-            Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyUp(Keys.Control)
- 
-        
+
+            Manager.Desktop.KeyBoard.KeyPress(Keys.Control | Keys.X)
+            
         End Sub
     End Class
 End Namespace

docs/advanced-topics/coded-samples/wpf/go-through-grid-cells.md

@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ position: 4
 
 This is possible with a coded solution. Here's an example that goes through all the visible cells in a WPF demo grid (as opposed to all the cells contained in the grid). It writes the text content of each cell into the test log.
 
+> **Note** 
+><br>
+> The application used to build the sample code is the official <a href="https://demos.telerik.com/wpf/" target="_blank">Telerik UI for WPF Controls Demo app</a>. 
+
 ```C#
 WpfApplication app = Manager.ActiveApplication;
 Assert.IsNotNull(app);

docs/automated-tests/continuous-integration/continious-integration-overview.md

@@ -10,9 +10,11 @@ Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CD) p
 
 This article provides the requirements from Test Studio perspective to setup the execution of functional UI tests as part of an automated pipeline.
 
-* [Requirements to cover on the execution machine](#execution-machine-requirements)
-* [The setup in overall](#setup-automated-testing-agents)
-* [Examples for setting up pipeline in most common CI tools](#examples-of-implementing-test-studio-tests-in-different-ci-pipelines)
+
+- [Test Studio Tests in Continuous Integration Environments](#test-studio-tests-in-continuous-integration-environments)
+  - [Execution Machine Requirements](#execution-machine-requirements)
+  - [Setup Automated Testing Agent Machines](#setup-automated-testing-agent-machines)
+  - [Examples of Implementing Test Studio Tests in Different CI Pipelines](#examples-of-implementing-test-studio-tests-in-different-ci-pipelines)
 
 ## Execution Machine Requirements 
 
@@ -26,6 +28,8 @@ This article provides the requirements from Test Studio perspective to setup the
 
 * Test Studio installation - minimum the <a href="/test-studio-editions#test-studio-run-time-add-on" target="_blank">Test Studio Run-time Edition</a>. 
 
+* Test Studio <a href="/advanced-topics/build-server/ts-test-runner-app" target="_blank">Execution client running</a>. 
+
 * Latest browser(s) or WPF/Desktop application under test installed. 
 
 ## Setup Automated Testing Agent Machines

docs/automated-tests/load/configuring-load-tests-quick-guide.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-title: Quick Guide on Configuring Load Tests for Web Applications in Test Studio
+title: Quick Guide on Setting Up Load Tests
 description: Learn how to adjust your load tests for web applications by removing unnecessary requests, adding dynamic targets, and configuring think times in Test Studio.
 type: how-to
 page_title: How to Set Up Load Testing for Web Applications Using Test Studio
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ticketid: 1622015
 position: 0
 ---
 
-## Description
+## Configure Load Tests in Test Studio
 
 When attempting to perform load testing on a web application, the process entails more than just recording and replaying a web test. It involves meticulous adjustments to ensure only essential requests are included, dynamic identifiers are properly handled, and user behavior is realistically simulated. 
 
@@ -19,16 +19,17 @@ This KB article also answers the following questions:
 - What are dynamic targets in Test Studio and how do I use them?
 - How do I simulate real user behavior in load testing with Test Studio?
 
-## Solution
 To set up a load test for a web application in Test Studio, follow these steps:
 
-### User Profile in Load Test
+## User Profile in Load Test
 
 1. Start by [creating a user profile](/automated-tests/load/designing-load-tests/adding-user-profiles#add-a-user-profile). This will capture the HTTP(S) requests generated during the web test scenario.
 
-2. Review the captured traffic and remove requests that load visual resources (e.g., JS scripts, CSS, images) from the user profile. Load test does not interact with the application UI so this type of requests are not needed.
+2. Review the captured traffic and remove requests that load visual resources (e.g., JS scripts, CSS, images) from the user profile. Load test does not interact with the application UI so this type of requests are not needed. 
 
-### Managing Dynamic Targets
+3. Usually in the recorded traffic some of the HTTP requests load resources from other sources - like google analytics, fontawesome, or any other 3rd party providers. Remove such requests from the user profile as these are not needed for loading the tested application server. 
+
+## Managing Dynamic Targets
 
 3. Dynamic targets allow parameterization of captured traffic. This is essential for each virtual user to initiate a valid user session recognized by the server.
 
@@ -39,17 +40,17 @@ To set up a load test for a web application in Test Studio, follow these steps:
 6. For detailed guidance on identifying and adding dynamic targets, see the blog post on [custom dynamic targets in load tests](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/custom-dynamic-targets-in-load-tests).
 
 
-### Additional Settings
+## Additional Settings
 
 7. Add think times to simulate real user behavior, such as delays between page loads and actions. Modify these settings as detailed in the [modifying tests section](/automated-tests/load/designing-load-tests/modifying-tests#addremovechange-the-think-times).
 
-### Running the Load Test
+## Running the Load Test
 
-8. Initially, run the test with 1 user for 1 minute to ensure the profile is correctly set up. Once confirmed, increase the number of users as needed.
+8. Initially, run the test with 1 user for 1 minute to ensure the profile is correctly set up. Once confirmed, increase the number of users as needed. See additional details for [load test settings](/automated-tests/load/designing-load-tests/test-settings). 
 
 9.  Follow the [best practices](/automated-tests/load/running-load-test/best-practices) for running load tests.
 
-### Additional Resources
+## Additional Resources
 - [Test Studio Step-by-Step: Load Testing](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/test-studio-step-by-step-load-testing)
 - [Start Load Testing. Now. Really.](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/start-load-testing-now-really)
 - [Designing Load Tests with Test Studio and Fiddler Everywhere in 6 Easy Steps](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/designing-load-tests-test-studio-fiddler-6-easy-steps)

docs/img/knowledge-base/telerik-login-kb/fig1.png

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 title: Troubleshooting Login Issues on Telerik Website
-description: Users experiencing difficulties signing into their Telerik accounts can follow these steps to troubleshoot the common causes.
+description: Users might experience difficulties signing into their Telerik accounts due to the CloudFlare verification with error "Oops! We couldn't verify you're human. Please try a different browser or contact us for assistance." Anyone with the issue can try these steps to troubleshoot the issue and find a workaround.
 type: troubleshooting
 page_title: How to Resolve Login Problems on Telerik.com
 slug: login-issues-telerik-website
@@ -12,7 +12,15 @@ position: 19
 
 ## Description
 
-When attempting to sign into the Telerik website, several errors may appear in the browser console. The issue persists across different browsers and devices. Clearing the browser's cache or using incognito mode might temporarily allow for successful login, but the problem reoccurs.
+When attempting to sign into the Telerik website errors may appear in the browser console due to the CloudFlare verification. The error in the browser is as follows: 
+
+```HTML
+Oops! We couldn't verify you're human. Please try a different browser or contact us for assistance. 
+```
+
+![Login error](/img/knowledge-base/telerik-login-kb/fig1.png)
+
+The issue persists across different browsers and devices. Clearing the browser's cache or using incognito mode might temporarily allow for successful login, but the problem reoccurs.
 
 ## Cause
 

docs/knowledge-base/login-issues-telerik-website.md

@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@ Settings.aiis
 persistOnEachStep
 WebDriver
 usings
-
-
+ProgramData
+msi
 
 
 

docs/spell-ignore.txt

@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ table{width: 100%; border-spacing: 0; border-collapse: collapse; background-colo
     </thead>
     <tbody>
         <tr>
-            <td colspan="4">WPF for .NET Framework 4.5+, .NET Core 3.1, .NET 5, .NET 6, .NET 7, .NET 8</td>
+            <td colspan="4">WPF for .NET Framework 4.5+, .NET Core 3.1, .NET 5, .NET 6, .NET 7, .NET 8, .NET 9</td>
         </tr>
     </tbody>
 </table>
@@ -164,22 +164,14 @@ Admin permissions are required for:
 - Test Studio installation process - initial install, modification of existing installation, uninstall.
 - Test Studio Services installation and configuration - to enable the Scheduling setup for remote test execution.
 
-## User Account Control (UAC)
-
-* User Account Control Settings set to __'Never Notify'__.
-
 ## Visual Studio Plug-in Support
 
-* IDE (Visual Studio plug-in only): __Visual Studio 2019__ and __Visual Studio 2022__.
+* IDE (Visual Studio plug-in only): compatible with __Visual Studio 2019__ and __Visual Studio 2022__.
 
-	* You must run Visual Studio as Administrator.
 	* Visual Studio projects target a version between .NET Framework 4.7.2 to 4.8.1.
     * Visual Studio 2022 requires <a href="/prerequisites/installation/installation-consideration#visual-studio-2022-installation-specifics" target="_blank">minimum selection of components</a> to add in its installation.
 
 
-
-
-
 ## .NET Framework
 
 * <a href="https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net472" target="_blank">__.NET Framework 4.7.2__</a>

docs/system-requirements.md

@@ -147,15 +147,23 @@ Before describing all of the methods of the FrameworkElement object I'd like to
 
 
 	```C#
+	WpfApplication app = Manager.ActiveApplication;
+	Assert.IsNotNull(app);
+
 	Grid containerGrid = app.Find.ByText("SomeText").Parent("Grid").As<Grid>();
+
 	```
 
-	OR
+	__OR__
 
 	If you are working with a custom control that doesn't have a strongly-typed object under **ArtOfTest.WebAii.Silverlight.UI**, the navigation methods all offer a non-generic version that can be used to search for a certain type. For example, let's say you are trying to find the custom control "Bar" that contains some text, then you can do the following:
 
 	```C#
+	WpfApplication app = Manager.ActiveApplication;
+	Assert.IsNotNull(app);
+
 	FrameworkElement barElement = app.Find.ByText("SomeText").Parent("Bar");
+	
 	```
 
 	**Parent**, **NextSibling**, **PreviousSibling & AnySibling** all offer a non-generic versions in addition to the generic one.