You are working on a TAS for standalone application.

When encountering issues with the identification of GUI elements of third-party components within an automated testing framework, the initial step should be to verify the testability support with the providers of those components. This is because the third-party components may not adhere to the same standards or methods of identification that the primary testing tool uses. By contacting the providers, you can determine whether there are known issues or workarounds, or if they offer their own tools or methods for enabling test automation. This approach is proactive and can save time by addressing the compatibility issue at its source, rather than attempting to implement potentially inefficient or unreliable solutions.

References = The answer is supported by the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer syllabus, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the test automation tool’s capabilities and the system under test (SUT), including any third-party components that may be integrated12. Additionally, the resources provided by softwaretestinghelp.com discuss the challenges and considerations when dealing with test automation, including the interaction with third-party elements34.