Using Conditions and Loops in Tosca TestCases

Tosca by Tricentis is a leading codeless test automation tool used widely for functional and regression testing. One of its most powerful features is its support for conditions and loops, allowing testers to build dynamic, flexible, and intelligent test cases without writing any code.

In this blog, we’ll explore how to use conditions and loops in Tosca TestCases to enhance automation logic and handle real-world testing scenarios efficiently.


Why Use Conditions and Loops?

Most applications don’t behave the same way every time. UI elements may appear conditionally, lists may vary in length, and user inputs might drive different outcomes. Using conditions and loops in Tosca lets you:

Handle dynamic test flows based on application behavior

Repeat actions for multiple data sets

Automate lists, tables, and repeating sections in UI

Make your tests data-driven and scalable


1. Using Conditions in Tosca

Tosca allows you to set up conditional logic (IF/ELSE-like behavior) using If, ElseIf, and Else modules. These are available in the Standard subset under ControlStructures.


📌 Example Scenario:

You want to check if a “Promo Code” field exists before applying a discount.


✅ How to Implement:

Add the If module to your TestCase.

In the condition, use an Exists verification to check if the Promo Code field is present.

Inside the If block, add steps to enter the promo code.

Optionally, use Else to log that no promo code is available.


Example:

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→ If (Promo Code Field Exists)

    → Set Promo Code = "DISCOUNT20"

→ Else

    → Log: "Promo Code not visible"

This makes your test resilient to UI changes and avoids unnecessary failures.


2. Using Loops in Tosca

Loops in Tosca let you repeat a block of test steps until a condition is met or for a specific number of times. This is especially useful for:


Navigating tables or grids


Processing lists of items (e.g., deleting multiple rows)


Performing bulk operations like form submissions


Tosca provides several loop modules, such as:


While


ForEach


DoWhile


🌀 Example Scenario:

You want to delete all entries from a table.


✅ How to Implement:

Use the While module to check if rows are still present.

Inside the loop, add steps to select the first row and click delete.

Repeat until the row count becomes zero.

Example:

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→ While (Row Count > 0)

    → Click on First Row

    → Click Delete

This approach automates actions on dynamic lists without hardcoding the number of items.


Best Practices

Always limit loop conditions to avoid infinite execution.

Use dynamic expressions or buffer values inside conditions for flexibility.

Use modular test steps (reusables) to simplify complex loops or conditions.

Validate inside loops to ensure actions are executed correctly for each item.


Final Thoughts

Mastering conditions and loops in Tosca unlocks the ability to automate complex and intelligent workflows without writing code. It reduces manual work, makes your test cases smarter, and increases automation coverage across dynamic applications.

With just a few strategic modules, you can transform basic test cases into powerful, self-adapting automation scripts—making Tosca a true enterprise-grade testing solution.


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