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BD_Geoactive
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7 days ago

Help with VLCNETObject (tree) and finding its items

Hello all, I am trying to figure out if I can write a script to try and select an item in a tree view object. Unfortunately, the tree view in question doesn't have SelectItem()/ClickItem() methods i...
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BD_Geoactive
Occasional Contributor
4 days ago

The example i throw out there is just an example i want to do not actually what im expecting to work.

I have read the FindChild() article and none of the properties/methods for the treeview im having difficulty with giving me any options to do what i want. Again, the treeview in question is custom drawn components (legacy code) and is pain in back to try to use with automation with T.C

example of what i can see using MS Accessibility Insight vs Test Complete Object Browser is attached. In our previous Framework using selenium > WinAppDriver, i can access these tree items no problem.

I think i can say i cannot access those treeitems under the troubled treeview - anyway i have logged a support case - see what they can advice me to do.

thanks though for your reply

 

 

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rraghvani
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3 days ago

For reference, the parameters you have passed into FindChild() method is incorrect. The parameter "(12) Well Test 1" is a Property Value, not a Property Name.

In TC, you might have to enable MSAA (or UI Automation), to expose more UI objects of you application. Ensure your VCL Classes is supported by TC, see https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/general-info/supported-technologies/index.html 

What does "Panel1" show if you expand it?

You also have .NET method, which you might be able to use to select your item.

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    BD_Geoactive
    Occasional Contributor
    3 days ago

    Panel1 object is the toggle buttons on top of the treeview.

    I will try the tips for "For reference, the parameters you have passed into FindChild() method is incorrect. The parameter "(12) Well Test 1" is a Property Value, not a Property Name." very soon - this is the bit I was needing explanation for, I read the doc in T.C site but I'm not programmer minded person.

    Thanks for you help

     

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      rraghvani
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      2 days ago

      Now that I can see the Object Browser hierarchy, it's not possible to retrieve any of the items such as '(1) Blue Cat 1' and so on. Either enable MSAA or UI Automation (from Project Settings) to see if more UI controls are exposed, otherwise you will have to try and use the .NET Method, providing there's a method which allows you to select an item such as '(1) Blue Cat 1'.

      If UI Objects are not exposed in the Object Browser, writing code that has been suggested, will not work!