Keyword Test is not recorded
When I try to record a test using the record button, nothing happens after I stop. The test remains blank, even though I press various buttons. I`m testing Web.
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Yes, it worked. But recently, this problem started appearing. Now, recording doesn't work unless the element is mapped.
rraghvani
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Champion Level 3When you say "recently, this problem started appearing", was that after upgrading TestComplete to the latest version?
Can you create a new project, and choose JavaScript as your scripting language and then attempt to record a simple keyword test using https://www.w3schools.com/
This was before the update, but it happened rarely. Now it doesn't work at all.
Now my project use JavaScript as scripting Language. i can`t find any tutorial in https://www.w3schools.com/ about TC. Or you mean i have to study Java?
- rraghvani
As a simple test, I want you to create a new project, choose JavaScript as your language, and record keyword actions using the website https://www.w3schools.com/ . Ensure you have the Web extension installed too.
I then want to know if keyword actions have been recorded. If not, is the Object Spy tool able to identify any UI controls? Can you confirm if you have SmartBear Test Extension installed? What browser and version are you using?
I tried to record keyword actions using the website https://www.w3schools.com
It worked, but only the second time. Object Spy tool can identify objects. All Extensions are installed. I use Chrome and Edge
Hassan_BallanIf no steps are recorded at all after pressing Stop Recording, this usually means TestComplete can’t hook into the browser correctly. You can check the following:
- Browser Extension – Make sure the TestComplete Test Extension is installed and enabled in your browser. If it’s already there, remove and reinstall it, then restart both the browser and TestComplete.
- Supported Browser Version – Recording works only with supported versions of Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. If the browser recently updated, check Requirements for Web Testing to confirm compatibility.
- Web Testing Plugin – In TestComplete, go to File → Install Extensions and confirm that the Web Testing plugin is active.
- Security and Browser Settings – Some apps block script injection through Content-Security-Policy headers or Site Isolation. Try recording on a simple page like w3schools.com to verify if the issue is specific to your tested app.
- Clean Reinstall (last resort) – If all else fails, uninstall TestComplete, reboot, then reinstall it with the Web Testing extension selected. Run TestComplete as Administrator after installation.
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