Using WebDriverWait to only check till timeout, without exception

Question

I am trying to use WebDriverWait for condition to be true. If it's not true after timeout, continue - instead of timeout exception.

new WebDriverWait(driver, 10)
    .pollingEvery(Duration.ofSeconds(1))
    .until(wd -> isElementPresent());

return isElementPresent()

Basically, this element can show up after few seconds delay, and not guaranteed to be there.

If element is becomes present, return true immediately
If element is not present, wait up-to 10 seconds, and return false

Can I achieve this with WebDriverWait?

kenneth · Accepted Answer · 2023-10-24 06:56:06Z

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Have you tried using the .ignoring method?

new WebDriverWait(driver, 10)
    .pollingEvery(Duration.ofSeconds(1))
    .ignoring(TimeoutException.class)
    .until(wd -> isElementPresent());

return isElementPresent()

Otherwise you should try the try-catch method, which allows for more flexibility:

try {
    WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, 10); // Wait for up to 10 seconds
    WebElement element = wait.until(ExpectedConditions.visibilityOfElementLocated(By.id("yourElementId")));
    
    // Perform actions on the element
} catch (TimeoutException e) {
    // Handle the TimeoutException (e.g., log an error, take a screenshot, or report the issue)
    System.out.println("TimeoutException occurred: Element was not found within the specified timeout.");
}

answered Oct 24, 2023 at 6:56

kenneth

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