--- sourceDocument: Australia Build or modify applications sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/application-development Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Build or modify applications ft:clusterId : - cadev bundleId : - cadev workflow : - Development, Data, and Analytics --- # Properties # Properties {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated March 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Properties The Properties form allows you to configure parameters that control the execution of automated tests and test suites in ServiceNow. Properly adjusting these properties can enhance test management, capture important data, and improve debugging capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Test Execution Management:** Enables or disables the execution of tests and test suites, with options for scheduling. * **Debugging Options:** Additional debugging functionalities can be enabled to assist in troubleshooting. * **Screenshot Capture:** Options to capture screenshots during test execution, with customization for when and how to capture them. * **Custom UI Data Capture:** Allows tests with Custom UI steps to retrieve up-to-date page data on each run. * **Test Runner Management:** Configurable timeouts and heartbeat intervals to manage test runner status and retention. * **Email Notifications:** Customizable properties for the appearance and content of scheduled test result emails. ## Key Outcomes By configuring these properties, ServiceNow customers can expect improved control over test execution, enhanced debugging capabilities, and tailored reporting. Proper setup reduces the risk of running tests in production environments and ensures that tests reflect the most current application state, ultimately leading to more reliable and efficient testing processes. On the Properties form, you can set parameters that control how the system executes automated tests and test suites. {#atf-admin-properties__entry__2} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Enable test/test suite execution sn_atf.runner.enabled | If checked, enables running tests and test suites on this instance. This setting is unchecked by default to prevent users from unintentionally running tests on production instances. | | Enable scheduled test suite execution sn_atf.schedule.enabled | If checked, enables scheduling test suites on this instance. | [Table 1. Test/Test Suite Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__entry__8} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Enable additional debugging functionality sn_atf.debug | Enables additional debugging functionality, including adding a debugging tab on the client Test Runner UI page and saving UI Test Result JSON to the test result record. | [Table 2. Test Debugging Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__entry__12} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Enable or disable screenshot capture during test execution. sn_atf.screenshots.mode Note: For additional information, see [Set the system property to control when the Automated Test Framework captures screenshots](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jjhxXC6goRyNYf3d_vmWPg#atf-screenshot-prefs "To control how often this instance captures screenshots for form test steps, set the screenshot capture mode on the automatic test framework properties page.") | * To capture screenshots for all steps, select Enable for all steps.{#atf-admin-properties__us1_kdp_qy} * To capture screenshots only for failed steps, select Enable for all failed steps.{#atf-admin-properties__vs1_kdp_qy} * To capture no screenshots, select Disable for all steps.{#atf-admin-properties__p4m_wdp_qy} | | Enable the GlideScreenshot feature sn_atf.screenshots.use_glide_screenshot | Improves the fidelity of screenshots on Workspaces and other interfaces. Note: IE and Safari don't support this property. If this property is disabled or your current browser doesn't support it, html2canvas is used to take screenshots. If you are upgrading to a new release version, this property is set to false by default. | | Enable capturing the full page when taking a screenshot sn_atf.screenshots.capture_full_page | Enables dynamic resizing of the test frame and capturing the full page while taking a screenshot. Note: By default, the property is set to false because it can significantly slow test execution time If the property is disabled, only the portion of the page that is visible in the test frame is captured. | | Screenshot timeout sn_atf.atf_test_runner.screenshot_timeout | Skips a screenshot capture attempt in the Client Test Runner if it exceeds this value in seconds. Users should review performance settings and browser caches on affected client systems before increasing this value. | | Number of pixels for screenshot height sn_atf.atf_test_runner.testframe.min_height | Numeric value representing the number of pixels for the screenshot height. Default value: 600 | | Number of pixels for screenshot width sn_atf.atf_test_runner.testframe.min_width | Numeric value representing the number of pixels for the screenshot width. Default value: 800 | [Table 3. Screenshot Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__table_op4_f5n_5fb__entry__2} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Enable tests with Custom UI steps to capture page data each time they are run. sn_atf.page_data_capture.enabled | When true, Custom UI test steps retrieve page data every time the test runs. Set this property to true when developing custom UI pages to always run tests on the most recent page version. When false, Custom UI test steps do not retrieve page data unless the test designer manually selects Retrieve Components during test design. Set this property to false when UI development is complete to enable faster test runs. | [Table 4. Custom UI Page Data Capture Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__table_op4_f5n_5fb} {#atf-admin-properties__entry__30} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Test runner timeout sn_atf.runner.heartbeat.timeout | If there is no heartbeat from the test runner within this period of time in seconds, the status changes from online to offline. The value of this property should be between 120 and 1800. Default value: 120 | | Test runner heartbeat interval sn_atf.runner.heartbeat.interval | Time interval in seconds for sending a heartbeat from the test runner to the server. | | Offline test runner retention interval sn_atf.runner.offline_retention.timeout | If an offline test runner does not communicate with the system for this period of days, the system deletes that test runner. | [Table 5. Test Runner Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__entry__38} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Test suite report properties sn_atf.schedule.reports.suite.aging_threshold | The number of test suite results to display in the test suite aging report. | [Table 6. Test Suite Report Properties] {#atf-admin-properties__entry__42} | Field / Element | Description | |-|-| | Boolean value for results displayed in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.only_show_failed_results | When true, the scheduled suite test result emails only show results that failed. When false, displays all results. | | Maximum number of test results to be displayed in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.max_test_history | Maximum number of test results to be displayed in scheduled suite result emails. | | Maximum depth when printing suite results in suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.max_depth | Maximum depth when printing suite results in suite result emails. | | Color to indicate an ATF test failed in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.fail_color | Hexadecimal code for color to indicate an ATF test failed in scheduled suite result emails. | | Color to indicate an ATF test errored in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.error_color | Hexadecimal code for color to indicate an ATF test errored in scheduled suite result emails. | | Color to indicate an ATF test passed in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.pass_color | Hexadecimal code for color to indicate an ATF test passed in scheduled suite result emails. | | Color to indicate an ATF test was skipped in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.skip_color | Hexadecimal code for color to indicate an ATF test was skipped in scheduled suite result emails. | | Color to indicate an ATF test was canceled in scheduled suite result emails. sn_atf.schedule.suite_result_email.cancel_color | Hexadecimal code for color to indicate an ATF test was canceled in scheduled suite result emails. | [Table 7. Email Properties]