Pressing buttons in html pages

Hillel has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hi all, I want to create a perl script to test a web app. I need to be able to fill a couple of form fields, *Press a button* (that runs some javascript), and submit the form. Is there a way to simulate this process using perl modules?

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Re: Pressing buttons in html pages by marto (Cardinal) on Dec 25, 2005 at 13:47 UTC
Hi Hillel, You should look at the WWW::Mechanize module. Have a look at the documentation, it is easy to follow. If you need help installing modules check out A Guide to Installing Modules or A guide to installing modules for Win32 from the Tutorials section of this site. You may have to write some code to deal with the JavaScript, as WWW::Mechanize will not deal with this for you. If you are running windows you could have a look at Win32::IE::Mechanize, which should deal with the JavaScript. Hope this helps. Martin	[reply]
Re^2: Pressing buttons in html pages by Hillel (Initiate) on Dec 25, 2005 at 14:46 UTC
Thanks, this seems to be what I was looking for.	[reply]
Re: Pressing buttons in html pages by sh1tn (Priest) on Dec 25, 2005 at 14:54 UTC
In addition - `WWW::Mechanize` and especially form methods section may help you.	[reply] [d/l]
Re: Pressing buttons in html pages by planetscape (Chancellor) on Dec 26, 2005 at 04:30 UTC
Please remember to try Super Search - many similar questions have been asked recently. HTH, planetscape	[reply]