Beginner here, looking for some guidance (redirect and privacy accept)
After launching the website, I get redirected to a pricacy statement accept page. On the DOM I can see an Accept button. When I log the page content, the button is nowhere to be found. I don't think I chose the most easy website to start with, but I want to start finding a way in automating web activity.
Error: ``` Checking for redirection... <---- THIS IS THE LAST LOG Error during the process: page.waitForNavigation: Timeout 30000ms exceeded. =========================== logs =========================== waiting for navigation until "domcontentloaded"
at handleRedirection (C:\Users\RobinGillessen\OneDrive - WoningNet N.V\Bureaublad\Playwright\backend.js:5:14)
at clickButtonAtTime (C:\Users\RobinGillessen\OneDrive - WoningNet N.V\Bureaublad\Playwright\backend.js:59:11) {name: 'TimeoutError'
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Troubleshooting TimeoutError in @playwright/test
The Accept button might not be found due to several reasons. It might not be attached to the DOM, not visible, not stable, or not receiving events. It could also be disabled.
How to Resolve
- Wait for actionability checks: Before interacting with elements, ensure all necessary actionability checks have passed.
await page.waitForSelector('#accept-button');- Increase timeout period: If necessary, increase your timeout period to allow sufficient time for checks.
await page.waitForSelector('#accept-button', { timeout: 60000 });-
Check for delays: Look for any conditions causing delays in rendering or loading of elements.
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Verify button identification: Ensure you've correctly identified the
Acceptbutton using appropriate locators.
const acceptButton = page.locator('#accept-button');-
Check for overlays: Make sure there are no overlays or pop-ups blocking the
Acceptbutton. -
Use auto-waiting feature: Playwright's auto-waiting feature performs actionability checks automatically before executing actions.
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Bring button into view: If the
Acceptbutton is not initially visible or stable, use methods likescrollIntoViewIfNeeded.
await acceptButton.scrollIntoViewIfNeeded();- Consult Playwright resources: If necessary, consult the Playwright documentation and community resources for further guidance.
Remember, automation can be complex and may require experimentation and adjustments based on the specific web page and application being automated. For more tips, check out this blog post on writing efficient Playwright test scripts.
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