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guytal's avatar
guytal
14 years ago

Does the TestComplete support GUI objects of MFC technology?

Hello,


We are looking for Automation tool to test GUI application and we want to try use TestComplete.


We downloaded the trial version of TestComplete8 and tried to work with it.


 


We came up against a problem:


The application we need to test is developed with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) technology.


When I try to use "Object Spy" tool – it doesn't recognize any of the application buttons.


Does the TestComplete support GUI objects of MFC technology?


Is there a way to solve this problem?


 


Thanks a lot!

  • AlexeyKolosov's avatar
    AlexeyKolosov
    Staff
    14 years ago
    Hi Guy,

    In addition to Alexei's post, I'd like to note that the level of recognition you get depends on the control's and the application's implementation. Note that TestComplete provides special support for many popular controls. If the control you are using is not specially supported by TestComplete but is derived from one of the supported controls, you can use the Object Mapping feature to make TestComplete treat the control as a supported one.


    If this suggestion does not help either, please compile the tested application as Open with debug information and try working with the control by using its native methods and properties.


    If you fail to find the methods/properties which can help you work with the control after examining the control's methods and properties, try enabling the "*" element in the MSAA section of your project's properties (see the Project Properties - MSAA Options help topic to learn more). This can make TestComplete recognize more objects in your application. Another similar technology is UI Automation. To turn on UI Automation support, enable the "*" element in the "Open Applications | UI Automation" section of your project's properties.


    Finally, you can also try enabling the "*" element in the "Open Applications | Text Recognition" section (see the Using Text Recognition Technology - Overview help topic for more information).

  • rahulthandani's avatar
    rahulthandani
    Occasional Visitor
    10 years ago

    I am also having the same problem not able to find MFC element.

     

    I am not able to install anything like plugin and all which required.

     

    Can you please clarify the things so i can proceed. I have to handle microsoft outlook menu bar its ribbon bar. Please Reply

    ASAP.

     

    Your information is very needful.