This article helps you choose the most appropriate starting point in the Ranorex User Guide based on your goals. Follow the path that best matches your situation to quickly reach the guidance you need.
Start here
New to Ranorex (recommended)
- Goal: Learn the end-to-end workflow and set up your environment.
- Outcome: You can create, record, run, and review a basic test.
- Next step: Ranorex Yourself in 20 Minutes Installation and Licensing (System Requirements → Installation → Licensing) → Ranorex Studio Fundamentals
First test
You’ve installed Ranorex and want to build your first automated test.
- Goal: Learn the recommended order to build maintainable tests.
- Outcome: You can structure a test suite, validate outcomes, and interpret reports.
- Next step: Continue with Ranorex Studio Fundamentals in this order: Recorder → Repository → Actions → Test Suite → Test Validation → Reporting
Admin setup
IT/Admins setting up Ranorex for a team.
- Goal: Standardize installation and licensing across multiple machines/environments.
- Outcome: Ranorex is installed and licensed consistently across your team.
- Next step: Go to Installation and Licensing and follow: System Requirements → Installation (GUI or Silent Installation) → Licensing
Licensing
Licensing is blocking you (which license you need / where to activate it).
- Goal: Identify the correct license type and complete setup or activation.
- Outcome: You can continue working without license interruptions.
- Next step: Ranorex licenses Licensing (go to the correct license-specific setup article)
What’s new
You’re upgrading or want to see the latest changes.
- Goal: Review what’s new and what may impact your workflows.
- Outcome: You can identify relevant changes and find follow-up guidance.
- Next step: Release Notes
Advanced
You’re ready to go beyond the basics.
- Goal: Learn advanced techniques for robust object recognition and test design.
- Outcome: You can apply advanced tracking, RanoreXPath, image-based testing, and data-driven patterns.
- Next step: Ranorex Studio Advanced
Expert
You need expert-level control (coding and advanced patterns).
- Goal: Handle dynamic UIs, regex, code modules, automation helpers, and advanced execution patterns.
- Outcome: You can build resilient automation and extend Ranorex with code.
- Next step: Ranorex Studio Expert
Web and Mobile Testing
Testing web or mobile apps.
- Goal: Set up and run web/mobile tests (endpoints, cross-browser, Android/iOS workflows).
- Outcome: You can build and execute tests using web/mobile capabilities and endpoints.
- Next step: Web and Mobile Testing
Tech setup
Technology-specific setup (plugins, instrumentation, connectivity).
- Goal: Configure Ranorex for your AUT technology and environment.
- Outcome: Ranorex can recognize and interact with your application UI reliably.
- Next step: Interfaces and Connectivity
Automation
CI/CD and toolchain integrations.
- Goal: Run tests in pipelines and connect Ranorex with test management, source control, and other tools.
- Outcome: You can automate execution and reporting in your workflow.
- Next step: Integrations
Best practices
Proven patterns and practical solutions.
- Goal: Learn maintainable structures and best practices for scaling.
- Outcome: Your solutions stay organized and easier to maintain long-term.
- Next step: Ranorex Solutions and Best Practices
Now, let’s dive into the Ranorex User Guide and start with the basics: What is Ranorex?