How to get a list of elements in Appium

Question

I am using appium and dot-net-driver.

Im trying to go thru all activity's of an app and get all the elements on every page.

but im unable to find the right way to get a list of all elements.

i tried to use c# regular expressions but with no luck.

if anyone have stumbled upon this issue and can help it will be much appreciated!

what i have tried to do:

     public void getElementToFile()
    {
        //var elementsList = driver.FindElementsByXPath("//android.widget");
        var elementsList = driver.FindElementsByClassName("android.widget");
        foreach(var element in elementsList){
            WritingText(element.Text);
        }

    }

Answer 1

   var elementsList = driver.FindElementsByXPath("//*");

Btw i must warn that you shouldnt do this because it will not be efficient at all. You need to use specific xpaths and ID's for any automation. And this has nothing to do with your Language or driver.