PDF Data Validation
Validate PDF Downloads and Content in ContextQA
Easily check PDF content as part of your automated tests with ContextQA. This guide walks you through downloading a PDF file during a test case and verifying its contents, just like in the latest video walkthrough.
Add the PDF download action to your test.
Start by editing your test case. Use an NLP template to set up the file download. Click on the appropriate label to select the template.
Configure the PDF download template.
Enter the locator for the PDF button you want to click. This tells ContextQA which element triggers the file download.
Store the downloaded file in a variable.
Assign a variable in the template. The PDF file will be saved to this variable for later validation.
Add a wait to ensure the download completes.
Insert a 10-second wait after triggering the download. This gives the system time to fetch the file.
Insert a document ask to validate PDF contents.
Add a document ask step to your test case. This lets you specify what information to look for within the PDF.
Enter your validation query and file path.
Type your query in the provided field—describe the content you want to verify. For file path, use the same variable from Step 3 so the test checks the right file.
Double-check your setup.
Make sure the download was triggered from the correct level and the variable is reused for validation.
Run the test case.
Start your test execution to see the process in action.
Review the results in the run history.
Open the run history after completion. Confirm that the file was downloaded, stored in your variable, and the contents validated as expected.
That’s how you validate PDFs with ContextQA. This workflow automates downloadable document checks so you always know your files are accurate and up to spec. Happy testing!
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