Is there an equivalent selenium python webdriver command for the selenium IDE command 'openWindow'?

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We have a selenium IDE script we're converting to python webdriver. The following command did not convert:

[openWindow | http://mywebsite.com/index.php | window1]]

I've searched for the equivalent webdriver command for openWindow, but I haven't found anything. Can someone tell me what the best way is to deal with this command in webdriver?

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:12:49Z

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I am afraid there is no direct alternative in the webdriver API, no way to work with browser tabs reliably (except switching between open tabs through switch_to.window()). Even to open a tab, keyboard shortcuts is the only way, see:

Just instantiate a new driver if you need to open a "new window" and use driver.get() to navigate to a URL.

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edszr Over a year ago

Thanks again alecxe. I just instantiated a new driver.

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