Tosca Standard Modules Explained
Tosca Standard Modules Explained | Beginner’s Guide
Tosca by Tricentis is a powerful automation tool used for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing. One of its core strengths is the use of Standard Modules, which help testers automate tests without writing code.
But what are Standard Modules exactly? Let’s break them down.
📦 What Are Standard Modules in Tosca?
Standard Modules are predefined reusable modules provided by Tosca. They act like building blocks that help you interact with applications during automation — such as clicking buttons, entering text, selecting options, or verifying values.
They cover common desktop and web actions so you don’t need to create your own modules for every task.
Think of them like automation shortcuts.
🔧 How Are Standard Modules Used?
When creating test cases, you can simply drag and drop these modules into your TestSteps.
Each module comes with parameters you can fill, like:
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What field to type into
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What value to verify
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Which button to click
You can find them in the Modules section in Tosca Commander under the folder:
📋 Common Tosca Standard Modules
Here are some frequently used Tosca Standard Modules and what they do:
| Module Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TBox Set Buffer | Stores data into a Tosca buffer variable |
| TBox Set Value | Enters a value into a field (input, textbox) |
| TBox Get Value | Retrieves a value from an input or label |
| TBox Click | Performs a mouse click (button, checkbox, etc.) |
| TBox Select Item | Selects a value from a dropdown menu |
| TBox CheckBox | Checks/unchecks a checkbox |
| TBox Wait | Waits for a certain number of seconds |
| TBox Wait on | Waits for an element to appear/disappear |
| TBox If | Adds conditional logic to test cases |
| TBox Loop | Creates loops (for repeating actions) |
| TBox Message Box | Displays a custom popup message |
| TBox Send Key | Sends keyboard input (like Enter, Tab) |
| TBox File Open Dialog | Helps automate file upload or selection dialogs |
🔁 How Standard Modules Improve Testing
✅ No need to create custom modules for common tasks
✅ Reusable and consistent across test cases
✅ Reduces maintenance
✅ Saves time for testers and improves test efficiency
✅ Works across different technologies (Web, Desktop, SAP, etc.)
📌 Example: Using Standard Modules
Let’s say you’re automating a login page.
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Use TBox Set Value to type the username
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Use TBox Set Value again for the password
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Use TBox Click to click the Login button
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Use TBox Get Value to check if the dashboard page loaded
These modules make it easy to automate the entire flow without writing code.
🧠 Pro Tip: Combine with TestCase Design
Use TestCase Design + Standard Modules together to:
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Build data-driven test cases
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Maintain high reusability
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Support multiple environments (e.g., Dev, QA, Prod)
🛠 Where to Find Standard Modules?
In Tosca Commander:
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Go to Modules folder
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Navigate to Standard Modules > TBox
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All available modules are categorized and easy to search
You can also update them using the Module Merging feature if needed.
❓What If You Don’t See Standard Modules?
If they’re missing:
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Check if TBox framework is installed
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Run Tosca Common Modules scan from the Tosca installation folder
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Contact your Tosca admin or support team
🧭 Final Thoughts
Standard Modules in Tosca are a tester’s best friend — they offer ready-to-use functionality for the most common testing needs.
“Why reinvent the wheel when Tosca gives you a whole toolbox?”
By mastering these modules, you can automate faster, smarter, and with fewer bugs.
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