Converting xpath from String to WebElement

Question

Right now I use the below method in my BasePage and I wish to call this method to my other pages.

So in the below method, the parameter is (String xpathExpression), How do I change this to WebElement and use other element locators which will be defined in other pages.

protected boolean CheckSorting(String xpathExpression) {
    List<WebElement> issueTypeDropdown = new LinkedList<>(driver.findElements(By.xpath(xpathExpression)));
    LinkedList<String> issueTypes = new LinkedList<String>();
    for (int i = 0; i < issueTypeDropdown.size(); i++) {
        //System.out.println(issueTypeDropdown.get(i).getText());
        issueTypes.add(issueTypeDropdown.get(i).getText());
    }
    return Compare(issueTypes);
}

Guy · Accepted Answer · 2018-06-21 08:25:55Z

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You can't get the locator from WebElement. If you want the locator strategy to be dynamic you can send By to the method

protected boolean CheckSorting(By by) {
    List<WebElement> issueTypeDropdown = new LinkedList<>(driver.findElements(by));
    //...
}

Uses:

CheckSorting(By.xpath(xpathExpression));

answered Jun 21, 2018 at 8:25

Guy

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moh17 Over a year ago

Thanks you!! But right now for my use, I have defined my element locator as public @FindBy(xpath = "(//INPUT[@type='search'])[4]/following-sibling::UL") WebElement dropdown_issueType; in the same page where I am going to use this method . Now how do I use this?

Guy Over a year ago

@moh17 You can't extract the locator from the Webelement. If you can't use the page factory to locate the list you need to pass string or By as parameter.

moh17 Over a year ago

Thanks got it. But it would be helpful if you can guide me on how to use page factory to locate the list.

Guy Over a year ago

@moh17 Like you located single element, just to list public @FindBy(xpath = "xpath") List<WebElement> elements;

moh17 Over a year ago

Will try this. Can I initiate a chat with you if i need any clarification?

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