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[Windows] Switch To Desktop

Description

Switch from the current running driver to a desktop session of the Windows Driver. This keyword initializes another Windows Driver with the app: Root (the whole desktop) desired capability and the same WinAppDriver URL and Proxy settings of the application driver.

All of Windows built-in keywords now are manipulated by the desktop Windows Driver.

Keyword name: switchToDesktop

Example

"Start the note pad application"
Windows.startApplication('C:\\Windows\\System32\\notepad.exe')

"Switch to control the Desktop"
Windows.switchToDesktop()
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