How to Create and Reuse Modules in Tosca
How to Create and Reuse Modules in Tosca
Boost your automation with modular, reusable test components
Tosca by Tricentis is a powerful test automation tool that supports model-based testing. One of its core features is the use of Modules — the building blocks of automation. Learning how to create and reuse modules is key to efficient and scalable test automation.
💡 What is a Tosca Module?
A Module in Tosca represents a UI control or business component (like a text box, button, table, etc.). It stores the technical information (like XPaths or HTML attributes) that Tosca needs to interact with the application.
There are two types:
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Technical Modules – for UI elements (created by scanning)
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Business Modules – reusable logic/flows built using Technical Modules
✅ How to Create Modules in Tosca
🔹 Step 1: Open Tosca Commander
Launch your Tosca workspace and navigate to the Modules section.
🔹 Step 2: Scan the Application
Use Tosca’s Tosca XScan tool to identify UI elements:
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Right-click the Modules folder → Select Scan
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Choose your browser or application window
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XScan opens and highlights the UI
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Click on elements you want to automate (e.g., username, password fields, buttons)
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Save and close the scan
Tosca will create Technical Modules for each scanned element.
🔹 Step 3: Name and Organize Modules
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Rename modules meaningfully (e.g.,
Login_UsernameField,Login_Button) -
Group them by screen or function (like
Login Page,Home Page)
Organizing makes reuse easier and your project cleaner.
🔁 How to Reuse Modules in Test Cases
Once your modules are created:
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Go to the TestCases section
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Drag and drop a module into your test case
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Fill in test data or actions (e.g., Enter username = "admin")
You can reuse the same module in multiple test cases — no need to rescan or rebuild.
🔄 Create Reusable Business Modules
Business Modules are reusable blocks made by combining multiple steps (like login flow).
Example:
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Create a Folder under Modules → Right-click → Add Business Module
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Inside the business module, add:
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Enter username
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Enter password
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Click login button
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Now drag this Business Module to any test case where login is needed.
🎯 Benefit: Update logic once → used everywhere.
🔧 Tips for Better Module Reuse
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Always scan full screens rather than single controls when possible
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Avoid duplicate modules by checking existing ones
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Use Module Attributes wisely (e.g., Visible, Enabled)
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Modularize complex flows into small, reusable chunks
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Add Comments in Business Modules for clarity
✅ Summary
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Scan UI | Use Tosca XScan to capture UI elements |
| Create Modules | Technical Modules for UI, Business Modules for logic |
| Reuse | Drag modules into test cases |
| Maintain Easily | Update in one place, reflect everywhere |
Conclusion:
Using Modules the right way in Tosca helps you reduce duplication, maintain cleaner test structures, and save time during automation. Build once, reuse always — that’s the Tosca way!
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