Ranorex Studio API Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive API documentation for Ranorex Studio, the leading test automation solution for desktop, web, and mobile applications.

🚀 Getting Started

New to Ranorex API? Start here for setup guides, first scripts, and basic concepts.

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📚 API Reference

Complete technical reference for all Ranorex APIs, classes, and methods.

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📖 Developer Guides

In-depth guides for advanced scenarios, integrations, and best practices.

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💡 Examples & Patterns

Practical code examples, patterns, and cookbook for common automation tasks.

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What is Ranorex Studio?

Ranorex Studio provides a powerful API that enables developers to create sophisticated automated testing solutions programmatically. Whether you're automating desktop applications, web browsers, or mobile apps, Ranorex offers the tools and flexibility you need.

Key Capabilities

🖥️ Desktop Automation: Windows Forms, WPF, Win32, Qt, and more
🌐 Web Automation: Modern browsers with WebDriver integration
📱 Mobile Automation: iOS and Android native and hybrid apps
🔍 Smart Element Recognition: Advanced RanoreXPath technology
📊 Rich Reporting: Built-in and customizable reporting options
🔧 Extensible Architecture: Plugin system and API customization

Learning Paths

👨‍💻 For Developers New to Ranorex

Basic Setup - Install and configure your development environment
First Automation Script - Create your first working automation
Element Identification - Master RanoreXPath and element finding
Repository Management - Organize elements efficiently

🏗️ For Test Automation Engineers

Advanced UI Interaction - Complex automation scenarios
Custom Validation Logic - Build robust test validations
Test Flow Control - Dynamic test execution patterns
External Data Integration - Data-driven testing strategies

🚀 For DevOps and CI/CD Integration

CI/CD Pipeline Integration - Automate test execution
Custom Reporting - Integration with existing tools
Performance Optimization - Scaling automation for enterprise

Popular Code Examples

Quick Element Interaction

// Initialize Ranorex
Host.Initialize();

// Find and interact with elements
var button = Host.Local.FindSingle<Button>("/form[@title='MyApp']/button[@text='Submit']");
button.Click();

// Clean up
Host.Shutdown();

Repository-Based Automation

// Use generated repository
var repo = MyAppRepository.Instance;
repo.LoginDialog.UsernameField.PressKeys("user@example.com");
repo.LoginDialog.PasswordField.PressKeys("password");
repo.LoginDialog.LoginButton.Click();

Web Automation

// Open browser and automate web application
Host.Current.OpenBrowser("https://example.com", "Chrome");
var searchBox = Host.Local.FindSingle<InputTag>("/dom//input[@name='search']");
searchBox.PressKeys("Ranorex automation");

Getting Help and Support

📖 Documentation

Complete API Reference - Detailed technical documentation
Practical Examples - Working code samples
Troubleshooting Guides - Common issues and solutions

🌐 Community Resources

Ranorex Community Forum - Ask questions and share experiences
Knowledge Base - Comprehensive help articles
Training & Certification - Official training programs

🛠️ Professional Support

Technical Support - Direct support for licensed users
Professional Services - Custom implementation and consulting
Enterprise Solutions - Scalable automation for large organizations

Version Compatibility

This documentation covers Ranorex Studio 10.x and later. For information about:

Legacy versions - See archived documentation
Migration guides - Upgrade from earlier versions
API changes - Breaking changes and deprecations

Documentation last updated: July 2025 | Version: 10.x

Ready to start automating? Choose your learning path above and begin building powerful automation solutions with Ranorex Studio!