I created Test Data folder and inserted a *.doc file. But I am getting error msg. 'Unable to create a project item of the 'Other File' type, because the specified file does not exist.' I can see the file in TestComplete but some reason my co-worker is getting above error msg.
well in TestComplete project IDE you can only deal with test_complete file types.
when Marsha_R mentioned "TestComplete gives you a project folder. " it means the physical folder.
eg C:\Myfolder\TC_Test_Suite\MyTest\Library files in your windows file explore
having said that there some files you can add to Test Complete Stores like this for comparison
there is no common best way for keep those. depends on how your team operates and how convenient for you/team
For me I keep them separate from TC files & folder structure but essentially under source control !
