Unable to find automation elements on MSFT store App

Question

Hi,
I am working on a test project which requires automation of the MSFT store App. it needs to perform the following functions:
1. Find the app on the store
2. Select the App
3. Click on Install Button
4. verify App is installed
I am trying to use windows UI automation, but for some reason I am not able to find elements on the MSFT store like the search box
on the top right & the various apps listed on the pane. 
The screen capture below displays the elements using the inspect.exe. When i try to access these elements on the store I can only
find the root element '"Store" window' to the '"Store"text' but nothing after that. 
static void Main(string[] args)
LaunhchApp(Store)
AutomationElement parent = AutomationElement.FocusedElement;
Condition appCondition = new PropertyCondition(AutomationElement.IsControlElementProperty, true);
//Also tried get the child element by using controly type pane but couldn't find it.
//Condition appCondition = new PropertyCondition(AutomationElement.ControlTypeProperty, ControlType.Pane);
AutomationElementCollection collection = parent.FindAll(TreeScope.Descendants, appCondition);
Console.WriteLine(collection .Count); // the output is 1
foreach (AutomationElement root in coll)
Console.WriteLine(root.GetCurrentPropertyValue(AutomationElement.LocalizedControlTypeProperty, true) as string);

Answer 1

Hi Dube,
Thank you for posting in the MSDN forum.
I am trying to use windows UI automation, but for some reason I am not able to find elements on the MSFT store like the search box on the top right & the various apps listed on the pane. 
Based on your description, do you mean that it is related to the UI Automation like the following document?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ee684076(v=vs.85).aspx/html
If so, I’m afraid that it is not the test issue, you could post this issue to this forum for better support:
Windows Desktop Development for Accessibility and Automation
Best Regards,
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