Is it possible to interact with hidden elements with capybara?

Question

I have a file field that has opacity: 0 and is overlaping a fake button. Its a common css technic to fake a sort of \"Upload button\" that displays consistently acr

Answer 1

The author of Capybara recommends setting Capybara.ignore_hidden_elements immediately prior to needing to see the invisible element, and resetting it afterwards:

Capybara.ignore_hidden_elements = false
click_button 'my invisible button'
Capybara.ignore_hidden_elements = true