DISABLE_POPUPS

Description

When enabled, prevents the system from displaying any popup dialog boxes. This is useful in unattended or service environments where user interaction is not possible or desired.

Type

Boolean YES/NO, ON/OFF, 1/0

Default

NO

When to Enable

  • During Development and Testing: This allows developers to see assertion failures immediately.

  • Desktop/Interactive Applications: The user can interact with the dialog box and report the issue.

When to Disable

  • Server Environments: There is no user to interact with the dialog box. This is especially true for headless system where there is no display or user interface.

  • Automated Testing/Batch Jobs: The test cannot interact with a dialog box.

  • Production Environments: The dialog box would disrupt service.

  • Embedded Systems: There is no user to interact with the dialog box.

  • Multi-user Environments: The dialog box would disrupt the program flow.

Programmatic Considerations

When all dialogs are disabled, the application should have a fallback for handling the popup.