Selenium Basic

Selenium Basic by Florent BREHERET is a library that allows users to easily automate web browsers using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). It provides a way to control and interact with web elements, perform actions, and retrieve data from websites using VBA scripting.

To install Selenium Basic, you need to download the latest release from the official GitHub repository: https://github.com/florentbr/SeleniumBasic. Extract the files, open the VBE (Visual Basic Editor) in your Office application, import the Selenium library file to your project, and you are ready to start using Selenium Basic.

Selenium Basic supports different web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Edge. Each browser requires a specific WebDriver to be installed/configured for automation. Refer to the Selenium Basic documentation for more details on how to set up the appropriate WebDriver for the desired browser.

Selenium Basic provides various methods and properties to interact with web elements on a webpage. You can locate elements by ID, name, class name, CSS selector or XPath and then perform actions like clicking, typing text, reading attributes, etc. Refer to the Selenium Basic documentation for detailed examples and explanations.

Yes, you can automate web form submissions with Selenium Basic. You can locate the form elements, fill in the required data using the SendKeys method, and submit the form by either clicking the submit button or simulating the Enter key press. Take a look at the Selenium Basic documentation for practical examples.

Yes, Selenium Basic provides methods to handle alerts and pop-up windows. You can switch to an alert, accept or dismiss it, get the alert text, and perform actions accordingly. Additionally, you can switch between browser windows and frames for handling various types of pop-ups. Check the Selenium Basic documentation for more details.

Absolutely. Selenium Basic allows you to scroll within a web page using JavaScript commands. You can also navigate between different web pages by calling methods like 'GoBack,' 'GoForward,' or 'NavigateToURL.' Refer to the Selenium Basic documentation for comprehensive examples and instructions.

Yes, Selenium Basic enables data extraction from web pages by providing methods to retrieve text, attribute values, table data, and other elements. You can use these methods to extract specific information from web pages and process it as required in your VBA scripts.

You can find examples and tutorials for using Selenium Basic on the official GitHub repository (https://github.com/florentbr/SeleniumBasic) and the Selenium Basic documentation. There are also various online resources, forums, and communities where you can find practical examples, tips, and discussions related to Selenium automation with VBA.

The author, Florent BREHERET, provides support for Selenium Basic through the official GitHub repository and other community channels. You can raise issues, ask questions, or contribute to the project's development on the repository. Make sure to check the repository's guidelines and documentation for more information on how to seek support.