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p_bremm11's avatar
p_bremm11
Contributor
10 years ago

Disable Code Syntax

When I run my test (pressing F5) takes about 5 minutes to start because the TestComplete verifies the syntax of my project. How can I turn off syntax checking?
  • Ryan_Moran's avatar
    Ryan_Moran
    10 years ago

    I was unable to find a way to disable this, but I imagine it's necessary for TestComplete to function properly.

    I would suggest checking out Data-Driven Testing for improving your test performance (if you haven't already).

    Instead of storing all of your scripts and data in numerous routines and scripts you could have a smaller collection of scripts to drive your automated tests.

  • Ryan_Moran's avatar
    Ryan_Moran
    10 years ago

    It might make a difference, but my guess is the bottleneck is at the CPU.

    Depending on how TestComplete is parsing the script it might make no difference at all....it's hard to say.

     

    If you plan to keep building on these scripts you will only see longer and longer start times so I would suggest researching a different method of automation like I previously suggested.

Ryan_Moran's avatar
Ryan_Moran
Valued Contributor

I was unable to find a way to disable this, but I imagine it's necessary for TestComplete to function properly.

I would suggest checking out Data-Driven Testing for improving your test performance (if you haven't already).

Instead of storing all of your scripts and data in numerous routines and scripts you could have a smaller collection of scripts to drive your automated tests.

p_bremm11's avatar
p_bremm11
Contributor
10 years ago

I am only studying ideas for improving the start. For divide my pojeto in stages, so I have 60 steps times 5 minutes = 300 minutes lost.

Do you believe that if I make an investment in your computer (eg SSD), decrease boot time?

  • Ryan_Moran's avatar
    Ryan_Moran
    Valued Contributor
    10 years ago

    It might make a difference, but my guess is the bottleneck is at the CPU.

    Depending on how TestComplete is parsing the script it might make no difference at all....it's hard to say.

     

    If you plan to keep building on these scripts you will only see longer and longer start times so I would suggest researching a different method of automation like I previously suggested.

    • p_bremm11's avatar
      p_bremm11
      Contributor
      10 years ago

      I want to make is information in the forum. I had phenom ii x4 955 CPU changed by an i7 4790, and solved the problem of delay in the start of the tests in half. Then recommend an update on the computer when it comes to start-up tests. (For testing over 200K lines).