Hi Allen,I have a drop down list in my application, when i record using testcomplete 8it selects the correct value using the co-ordinates(i was using the script method to record)but when i playback it selects some different value from the list either its the nextvalue or it could be the next alternative value. My question is why does it select someother value from the list when it is recording using the co-ordinates only??does'nt the co-ordinates differ for different value?How to overcome this problem???can anybody reply to this!!!

The best way to get past that problem is to have your test click on the specific item in the drop down list. Most drop down list objects recognized by TestComplete can be called like so:MyApp.MyForm.MyDropDownList.ClickItem("MyItemName")That way, regardless of co-ordinates, it will always select the correct item.

Hi Robert,I am selecting the correct value from the combo box but while playing back it selects some other value.. Can you tell me where to embed that line which you gave???

Use the "clickitem(itemname)" code wherever you're calling the click on the combo box. For example, if your click looks like this:MyApp.MyComboBox.Click(10,20)replace that withMyApp.MyComboBox.ClickItem("MyItem")That is assuming that your combo box is being recognized as a combo box and supports the click item method.One example of such use is found http://smartbear.com/support/viewarticle/12528/There are other articles about the ClickItem action specific for different control types in the same help file.

I am using trial version of test complete, its installed in a single pc, can i install in more than 1 systemat our office?? Call ultraPanelClientAreaUnsafe.uce_1044_.Click(67, 9) Call dropDownForm.ValueListDropDownUnsafe.Click(41, 66)this is the code for selecting the value from the drop down list. But while play back it selects different value.

I am using trial version of test complete, its installed in a single pc, can i install in more than 1 system at our office?? I'm not sure why you would need to install it on more than one system. Could you clarify this question?Call ultraPanelClientAreaUnsafe.uce_1044_.Click(67, 9) Call dropDownForm.ValueListDropDownUnsafe.Click(41, 66)this is the code for selecting the value from the drop down list. But while play back it selects different value.I would suggest you replace the second line in that code withCall dropDownForm.ClickItem("Unsafe")It appears that you've mapped the specific item and are then calling a "click" on it when you should be just clicking on the item in the drop down.Without knowing your application, that's my best guess.

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YMinaev
Staff
15 years ago
Hi,

the scroll bar moves to read the value due to which the checkbox

Gets hidden

Try removing the Drag method call from your script. CheckItem should work without scrolling.
rashmi_1
Occasional Contributor
15 years ago
i tried but no change at all...
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YMinaev
Staff
15 years ago
Hi,

In this case, is it possible for you to send us an application (not the application you're testing, but just a small sample) demonstrating the problematic behavior? If this is not possible, let us know the name, vendor and version of the control you're trying to work with.

Also, you can try selecting items in your control by using its internal properties and methods as you'd do this inside your application (see the Ways to Interact With Application Objects help topic).
indubousely
Occasional Contributor
13 years ago

Hi

I am Using Test complete in Windows desktop application, in this application i have many drop down and grid controls and i am facing couple of issues.

1) while recording the project I used script method and selected one value from the drop down, when i do play back i want to choose another option from the drop down, but here its taking the co-ordinates(Position values) so i can't give the drop down options names directly, also its not displaying ClickItem() method, Only the Click(),ClickR() and ClickM() Methods are available. please give me valuable feedback ASAP.

2)While recording the application i have entered values in the Grid one by one from top to bottom, but on play back its not re-entering the values. Value get filled only for the first cell after it moved to next one and shows object doesn't exists error.

please tell me how to overcome these two problems.
a_jgharkava
12 years ago
how can i select something in my drop dow list?
TanyaYatskovska
Alumni
12 years ago
Hi Ana,

The approach you can use will depend on your control. I recommend that you read the "Working With Combo Box Controls" and "Working With Drop-Down Lists" articles for more information.

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