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New Contributor

4 years ago

Cannot create nameMapping template

TC 14.80.627.7 x64,
Chrome 90.0.4430.212

Hi, i watched a demo that use nameMapping template, but when I try to create one, I got the error : "A template cannot be created from the Sys node that was mapped by selectors."

I try in "Mapped Objects" section and "Aliases" section. I also try with a new object.
Using XPath expressions and CSS selectors is enabled.

Try with a new project.

Video demo that I watched (go to 33min) : https://smartbear.com/resources/webinars/test-maintenance-tackling-the-hardest-part-of-func/?ws=A

Is it possible to create nameMapping template for web element ?

Thx to the SmartBear Community !

Martin C.

Chrome

Name Mapping

ebarbera
4 years ago
Hi martinchouinard -

Not at this time - the templates only work for the property based NameMapping.

Emma

ebarbera
Staff
4 years ago
Hi martinchouinard -

The templates unfortunately would not apply for the XPath/CSS method of mapping. The templates are actually used to specify specific properties for TestComplete to use when using the property based method of identification.

So a template would not apply in this case since you are using the selectors instead of properties.

Let me know if you have further questions

Emma
- martinchouinard
  New Contributor
  4 years ago
  Hi ebarbera
  Thx for your reply
  
  I cannot use properties because I want to use cross-platform and this checkbox needs to be checked.
  
  I want to use Templates to auto-detect my web attribute "data-role" and be the first in the list when the objects are created from recording.
  
  Is there any alternatives for my case ?
  
  Thx again
  
  Martin C.
  - ebarbera
    Staff
    4 years ago
    Hi martinchouinard -
    
    Not at this time - the templates only work for the property based NameMapping.
    
    Emma