Open File

Open a downloaded or generated file in the browser.

Open file loads a file into the browser tab. Use it after a download or Generate file when the journey needs to view or assert on the file itself.

Open file Test Step

When to use it

• Open the last download after a save or export on the page.

• Open a file created with Generate file.

• Prefer File when the app expects an upload into a file input instead.

Example Flow

Generate the file, then open it in the browser.

Generate file then Open file

Configure

Basics

Field	What to set
File	Last Downloaded (default) or Generated File
Generated File	The generated file when File is Generated File

Advanced

Field	What to set
Status on fail	Failed Status
When should screenshots be taken?	Always (default) or On Failures

Pro tip: Place Open file after the download or generate step in the same Test Case so Last Downloaded or Generated File points at the right content.

Related

• Generate file

• File

• Test file uploads and downloads

• Browser

Tags: browser, open, file