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TestQA1
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3 years ago
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Executing powershell file from Test Complete script

Hi Everyone, I have a PickupTest.ps1 which triggers the software to launch. C:\_Test\abc\AutomatedScripts\My Tests\PickupTest.ps1 The below line of code sometimes works but most times the Powershel...
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  • AlexKaras's avatar
    AlexKaras
    3 years ago

    Hi,

     

    Assume that pathvar contains the 'C:\Project' value:

    your line of code

    "powershell -file \"" + pathvar + "\\My Tests\\PickupTest.ps1"

    will evaluate to

    'powershell -file "C:\Project\My Tests\PickupTest.ps1'

    which seems to be just incorrect (lack of closing double-quote -- check this in debugger)

     

    Does it help if you change this line of code to this:

    WshShell.Run("powershell -file \"" + pathvar + "\\My Tests\\PickupTest.ps1\"")

    (note added \" at the end of code line)

     

SBegley's avatar
SBegley
Staff

Hi TestQA1 

 

I hope you are keeping well.

 

In the file path you may need to add the following character ` in between My Tests to be as follows;

 

WshShell.Run("powershell -file \"" + pathvar + "\\My` Tests\\PickupTest.ps1")

 

Please let me know if this resolves your query or if you have any additional questions.

 

Thanks,

Shane

TestQA1's avatar
TestQA1
Frequent Contributor
3 years ago

Thanks Shane. I will try and get back to you.