Installation and updating

On this page, we’ll explain how to install and update the Automation Helpers.

On this page

    Installing the Automation Helpers

    You can add the Automation Helpers to any Ranorex Studio solution in two ways. To do so:

    In the projects view:

    Click the Add Ranorex Automation Helpers button.

    Right-click the solution and click Ranorex Automation Helpers > Add Automation Helpers.

    In the dialog window that appears, click Add Automation Helpers.

    Click Close.

    After adding the Automation Helpers, you will find a new Library module project named Ranorex Automation Helpers in the projects view and in the module browser of your test solution.

    Ranorex Automation Helpers module library project in the projects view

    Ranorex Automation Helpers module collection in the module browser.

    Updating the Automation Helpers

    We’re always adding new content to the Automation Helpers, so we’ve made it easy to keep them up-to-date.

    To update the Automation Helpers:

    Right-click the solution and click Ranorex Automation Helpers > Update Automation Helpers. The package manager opens, displaying the Updates tab.
    Select the Automation Helpers from the list. If your solution only contains one project, simply click Add to update. If there are more projects, click Manage and select the projects to update.