3. Create a new solution

In this step, create a new solution and take a first look at the Ranorex Studio user interface.

1. In the RocketStart solution wizard, click Desktop
   

2. In the dialog that opens, enter a name for your solution.

3. Click Continue.
   

4. Click Browse for application.

5. Click Browse for app…

   

6. Browse the location where you saved the Ranorex Studio Demo Application and click Open.

7. The Demo Application loads in the RocketStart solution wizard. Click Continue.

   

8. Select Focus on single application and click Continue.
   
   

9. Click Finish to complete the setup.
   

Let’s take a quick look at the different elements of the Ranorex Studio user interface.

Click the tab FirstTest.rxtst to switch to the test suite view.
The test suite is where you build and control your tests. Your test suite already has a simple test case containing three recording modules: StartAUT starts the Demo Application, Recording1 will include the test actions we’ll record in the next chapter, and CloseAUT closes the Demo Application.

Click the tab Recording1.rxrec to switch to the recording module view.

1. Projects pad
   The projects pad displays all projects, folders, references, and files associated with your test solution.

2. Module browser pad
   The module browser provides quick access to all modules and module groups sorted by project.

3. Recording module view – actions table
   In this view, you fill your recording module with actions and edit them. They are listed chronologically in an “actions table.”

4. Recording module view – repository
   The repository contains all repository items that are referenced by actions. Repository items represent UI elements.

5. Output pad
   This panel displays build information, errors, debug information, and search results.

6. Tutorial panel
   This panel shows a quick tutorial that guides you through the first steps of building a test. While you are going through “Ranorize Yourself in 20 Minutes,” you don’t need to worry about it.