Desktop Testing with AIQ - Legacy Desktop Designer Reference

This page is retained as a legacy reference for teams that still maintain Desktop Designer assets. For current AIQ authoring, prefer Scenario Editor and the supported desktop testing workflow for the target environment.

When to use this reference

Use it only when maintaining an existing Desktop Designer test or troubleshooting an older desktop automation flow.
For new work, create or migrate tests through the current AIQ workflow instead of starting new Desktop Designer-only content.
Confirm operating system, driver, browser, and desktop application versions before rerunning older scripts.

Maintenance guidance

Review whether the legacy script is still required.
Update selectors, waits, and environment assumptions before execution.
Run the test in a controlled environment and capture evidence for any failing step.
Document migration candidates so duplicate legacy content can be retired later.

Obsolete-content note: The old Desktop Designer terminology is legacy. Keep references only where they explain existing assets that have not yet moved to the current AIQ workflow.

Last updated: October 8, 2026