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m_essaid
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7 years ago
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pause playback with TestExecute

Hi,   I really need to pause playback with TestExecute.   I need to let the robot play a certain amount of steps, which I really don't want to make manualy. But at a moment I want to pause, launc...
  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    7 years ago

    The intention of TestExecute is to run unattended, therefore it doesn't have any functionality for user interaction.... with the exception of UserForms.

     

    so....  Try adding a UserForm at the point where you want to halt, make it modal where the tests don't continue until you manually click OK on it.

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m_essaid
Valued Contributor
7 years ago

I want to precise that theses are bugs that happen only with VM. So I can't use my TestComplete (I don't have a floating licence of TC obviously).

  • Marsha_R's avatar
    Marsha_R
    Champion Level 3
    7 years ago

    You could put a Delay in your test for a minute or two and that would give you time to start the IDE.

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      tristaanogre
      Esteemed Contributor
      7 years ago

      The intention of TestExecute is to run unattended, therefore it doesn't have any functionality for user interaction.... with the exception of UserForms.

       

      so....  Try adding a UserForm at the point where you want to halt, make it modal where the tests don't continue until you manually click OK on it.

      • m_essaid's avatar
        m_essaid
        Valued Contributor
        7 years ago

        Hi,

        Many thanks Robert, that is exactly what I wanted...

        A modal UserForm, and a button !

        Great !