Generates JS selector path for LWC Synthetic ShadowDOMs.

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1.3
Update
January 22, 2020
Size
29.1KiB
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967
Rating
2.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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LWC ShadowPath Generator Extension

Chrome Extension to generate Selector paths for elements encapsulated by our LWC components' Synthetic Shadow DOM.
Attempting to reproduce the functionality of Copy > Copy JS Path that Chrome provides for native Shadow DOM

To Use:
1. Inspect any element to open Element Inspector, and then open up the LWC ShadowRoot panel by clicking '>>' on the far right.
2. Select the element that the obsolete Selenium selector used to select.
3. Copy and paste from the panel's jspath field into the console to confirm that it is selecting the desired element (remove the extra surrounding double quotes after pasting).
4. Copy and paste from the panel's java field into existing java test code to replace the obsolete Selenium selector.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "LWC ShadowPath Generator", "version": "1.3", "description": "Generates JS selector path for LWC Synthetic ShadowDOMs.", "devtools_page": "devtools.html", "icons": { "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/icon-16.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install LWC ShadowPath Generator extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install LWC ShadowPath Generator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install LWC ShadowPath Generator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install LWC ShadowPath Generator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download LWC ShadowPath Generator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a LWC ShadowPath Generator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the LWC ShadowPath Generator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for LWC ShadowPath Generator extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download LWC ShadowPath Generator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install LWC ShadowPath Generator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension file

Select and download the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your LWC ShadowPath Generator extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the LWC ShadowPath Generator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install LWC ShadowPath Generator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sharmila Srikanth (ID: 00000095229666f9) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/26/2021 This doesn't seem to be working in the currenct Chrome brower version - 92. Will this be resolved. Seem to be working fine in older Chrome versions ? Aprreciate any help on this

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Martin da Silva (ID: 0000009fc77ab8d3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/27/2021 It was working fine but suddenly it stops to work. Nothing is displayed in the tab. Already re-install it.

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Matteo Bellarasa (ID: 000000e5dbed27fa) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/24/2021 Not working anymore: it shows a white panel where the queries should be. Fix it pls, it is a huge help for working with salesforce elements

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Waji Abbas (ID: 0000003b379d593e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/26/2021 Not working, not able to see in the panel

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Luke Askew (ID: 000000b52b0ae4db) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/11/2020 Does what it's supposed to. Works great for writing automated tests.