: Set to ${True} to ensure the custom directory is used over any previously set defaults.
*** Settings *** Library SeleniumLibrary Library OperatingSystem *** Variables *** ${DOWNLOAD_PATH} ${CURDIR}${/}downloads ${URL} https://example.com *** Test Cases *** Download File To Custom Path [Setup] Create Directory ${DOWNLOAD_PATH} ${chrome_options}= Evaluate sys.modules['selenium.webdriver'].ChromeOptions() sys, selenium.webdriver ${prefs}= Create Dictionary download.default_directory=${DOWNLOAD_PATH} ... download.prompt_for_download=${False} ... download.directory_upgrade=${True} ... plugins.always_open_pdf_externally=${True} Call Method ${chrome_options} add_experimental_option prefs ${prefs} Open Browser ${URL} chrome options=${chrome_options} Click Element id=download-button # Wait for the file to appear in the directory Wait Until Keyword Succeeds 1 minute 5 seconds File Should Exist ${DOWNLOAD_PATH}/filename.zip [Teardown] Close Browser Use code with caution. Key Chrome Preferences for Downloads
: Set to ${True} if you need to download PDFs instead of viewing them in the browser. Troubleshooting Common Issues set download path in chrome robot framework
Automating file downloads requires telling Chrome where to save files without opening a system dialog.
: WebDriver does not automatically wait for a download to finish. Use keywords from the OperatingSystem Library to verify the file's presence before proceeding. File download to specific directory - Robot Framework : Set to ${True} to ensure the custom
: Chrome often fails to recognize relative paths in preferences. Always use absolute paths or the ${CURDIR} variable provided by Robot Framework.
: This dictionary must contain the key download.default_directory mapped to your path. download
: Ensure the execution environment has write access to the specified folder.