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Saved Capability Sets Tab

The Saved Capability Sets tab of the Session Builder is used for listing and configuring any saved capability sets, which can be created using the button in the footer of the Capability Builder tab. Parts of this tab are similar to the Capability Builder tab.

Saved Capability Sets

The divider line in the middle of the tab can be used to adjust the widths of both halves of this tab, as well as collapse/expand the right half.

List of Saved Capability Sets

The left side of this screen contains a list of all saved capability sets. The number of saved sets is also shown in the title of the Saved Capability Sets tab.

Saved Caps Set List

Selecting any set populates the JSON structure on the right side with the contents of the set.

Each entry in the list of saved sets has 3 buttons:

  • Open the set in the Capability Builder tab
  • Export the set (along with the current session details) as an .appiumsession file
  • Delete the set

The bottom of the list also provides buttons for importing a capability set from a file, or applying capabilities from a built-in template.

Import from File

The import button is used for importing previously exported .appiumsession files. Clicking the button opens a file browser window, and selecting one or more session files loads them into the Inspector and automatically adds them to the list of saved capability sets.

Tip

If using the standalone desktop app version, you can also open an .appiumsession file using your file manager/command line. This will launch the Inspector and load the session file details in the Capability Builder tab, which may be useful if you do not want to add it as a saved capability set.

Use Template

The template button provides access to multiple built-in capability set templates, which can be used as a starting point for creating more complex capability sets. Clicking the button opens a new modal window, where the dropdown can be used to select the desired template:

Capability Templates

Clicking the Use Template button then replaces the current capability set with the template contents.

Saved Capability Set JSON Structure

The JSON structure on the right side shows the capabilities of the saved set in JSON format, exactly like in the Capability Builder tab. One additional functionality here is the ability to rename a saved set:

Saved Caps Name Editor

The footer is largely similar to that in the Capability Builder tab, with one additional button:

  • The Save button is shown upon selecting any saved capability set, and is enabled after making any changes in its capabilities. Pressing it overwrites the capabilities in the saved set with the new changes.