Hi All,Is there a way to return the name of the current sub routine or function that is being run. It would be nice to enter into the log.I am currently coding in VB Script.I assume there is no way to do it using VB script but is there a TestComplete inbuilt function?Thanks heaps,Adrian

ACTUALLY... if you're using JScript, you can use the technique discussed in the following article:http://blog.smartbear.com/post/11-02-16/improving-traceability-in-testcomplete-logs/Every function you create, then, add in the code as the first line of the functioneval(Project.Variables.functionEnter)You then make sure you have a project variable set as a string type with the default value set tovar functionName = eval ('arguments.callee.toString()');var parameters = eval ('arguments.callee.toString()');var message = ''; functionName = functionName.substr('function '.length); functionName = functionName.substr(0, functionName.indexOf('('));parameters = parameters.substr (parameters.indexOf ('(') + 1);parameters = parameters.substr (0, parameters.indexOf (')'));parameters = parameters.replace (/\r\n|\n/gm, ' ');parameters = parameters.split(/,\s?/); for (var i = 0; i < parameters.length; i++){ message += 'Parameter [' + parameters + '] : '; message += typeof arguments + '\n'; if (arguments === undefined) { message += '\n'; } else if (typeof arguments === "string") { message += '\t"' + arguments + '"\n\n'; } else { message += '\t' + arguments + '\n\n'; }}Log.Message ('Entering ' + functionName, message);This works like a charm and I've started using this extensively in my own code work.

ACTUALLY... if you're using JScript, you can use the technique discussed in the following article:http://blog.smartbear.com/post/11-02-16/improving-traceability-in-testcomplete-logs/I'm a little confused with that blog post. Specifically where he says, "JScript doesn’t have some sort of macro expand or #include feature toaid in calling this code, but we can use a feature that TestCompletedoes have—project variables." While true, Jscript doesn't have includes, TestComplete definitely does (USEUNIT), unless you took it away in v8 since we're still on v7. And if you're able to use project variables, you're definitely also able to use includes since you're running in TestComplete. So, just have standard include script, or multiple depending on your needs.Add this somewhere in your script (or like I do in a standard include):Function.prototype.name = function() { var m = this.toString().match(/^\s*function\s+([^\s\(]+)/); return m ? m[1] : "";}then in whatever test you run:function test(){ Log.Message(argument.callee.name());}If you're squirrelly about modifying the Function prototype, could just drop a generic function:function getFunctionName(fn){ var m = fn.toString().match(/^\s*function\s+([^\s\(]+)/); return m ? m[1] : "";}and thenfunction test(){ Log.Message(getFunctionName(argument.callee));}Adding in the extra parameter info would be fairly trivial if you wanted to drop in something like a Function.prototype.logFunctionCall or something.

Hi guys,a System function for the Routine Name would be nice. We'd also Need a System function for the module Name, of course.I'd also add my vote.So far, You could use code templates for vbs modules and routines, which contain predefined constants for the element names, e.g. for a module:Option Explicit' ModulKommentarConst mcModul = "Modulname."or for a Routine Function |( _ Par1, _ Par2 _ ) ' KommentarFunktion Const cRoutine = "NameFunktion" Dim Ergebnis NameFunktion = Ergebnis End Function As a result, I can use the names in the log, e.g. Log.Checkpoint "Tabelle Abbruch abgebrochen", mcModul & cRoutine Regards, Manfred

Hi,There is no built-in way to do this. However, we have an appropriate suggestion to implement such an ability, and your post has increased its rating.

I add my voice for this feature.

Is there a way to return the name of the current sub routine or function?

Marsha_R
Moderator
11 years ago
I'd like it in keyword tests too please.
TanyaYatskovska
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
11 years ago
Hi,

I've added your votes. Thanks!
Marsha_R
Moderator
10 years ago
Another vote please, so we can do this in keyword tests.
TanyaYatskovska
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
10 years ago

Hi,

I've added your votes.

Manfred, thanks for sharing your solution.
- Alice
  Occasional Contributor
  10 years ago
  Please add my vote as well!
katven
New Contributor
10 years ago
+1 for this feature.

Kindly add my vote too.
- TanyaYatskovska
  SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
  10 years ago
  Hi,
  
  Thanks for your requests! Now, we have a special place in the Community where our users can submit their ideas or vote for the ideas they like. I’ve found a similar idea that has already been submitted. You can vote it up.
  
  http://community.smartbear.com/t5/TestComplete-Feature-Requests/have-access-to-the-name-of-the-current-test/idi-p/96593
  
  TestComplete’s PO monitors this forum on a regular basis, and uses this information for development planning.
anik_cadieux
Contributor
9 years ago
I am also trying to figure out a way to know the current script name. We are launching TestExecute with Bamboo using command line. I think we can use
BuiltIn.ParamStr
- meinTest
  Occasional Contributor
  6 years ago
  For JavaScript, I found the following workaround. Maybe it will help others.
  
  I create a try-catch block. Within the try I provoke an exception, this one I catch-up with the catch and read-out the function name in the stack.
  
  Note: this also works across several units -> USEUNIT
  
  function getCaller(){ let arrStackLines = []; try{ throw new Error("throw a error to get the stack"); }catch(objE){ arrStackLines = objE.stack.split("\n"); } let strLine = arrStackLines[arrStackLines.length -1]; let intStart = strLine.indexOf("at ") + 3; let intEnd = strLine.indexOf("(<"); Log.Message(strLine.substring(intStart, intEnd)); }
  
  Btw. please add my vote..:-)
  
  Best regards
  
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