This article will explain How to Create an Ignorable Region on a Specific Screen
Sometimes, different parts of the screen need to be tested in a different manner.
One of the ways to perform an advanced analysis of a window is with the "Ignore Region" Function.
Sometimes, different parts of the screen need to be tested in a different manner.
One of the ways to perform an advanced analysis of a window is with the "Ignore Region" Function.
Users can mark a specific area of the screen that Eyes will not assess - Changes within this area will be ignored. For example, areas that have more than one expected result can be ignored and therefore will not cause Failed tests.
This Option can be critical when working with a dynamic app or website. There may be areas that are supposed to change every few seconds or minutes and therefore should never be identical to your baseline version.
One of the most useful features of the ignore region tool is that a defined region on one baseline will be automatically assigned as ignorable on all the other baselines that include the same region.
Areas that are especially relevant:
One of the most useful features of the ignore region tool is that a defined region on one baseline will be automatically assigned as ignorable on all the other baselines that include the same region.
Areas that are especially relevant:
- Areas that have been designated for advertisements
- Media Players
- Animations
- Date Fields
- Areas displaying specific user details
To add an Ignore region, simply select it from the regions drop-down list of the Annotations section, draw the ignore region on top of the area that you would like to ignore and then click the save button.
See also this document about automated test maintenance to reduce your test maintenance overhead when using regions and more from the test manager.