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mwalia
Occasional Contributor
6 years ago

Sharing test scripts between multiple projects

Hi, I am trying to create two projects say Project 1 and Project 2 using Python in TestComplete 12. I want to achieve method calling that is created in Project 1 into my Project 2.   e.g. Pro...
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    tristaanogre
    6 years ago

    The most reliable way of sharing a code unit between projects is to Add -> Existing item a script unit.  This is the tried and true way.  While using "import" allows you to import the code without having to share the file, as noted, it's not always visible that the file is in use.  Additionally, the "import" needs to make sure that the necessary file is in the same path.  Adding the existing item brings the file into both projects which allows you to edit it in both places.... with a caveat... that you need to make sure that any edits you make don't adversely affect the other project.

     

    See https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/scripting/calling-routines/declared-in-another-project.html

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    tristaanogre
    6 years ago

    1) No... they part of the project, therefore they are visible somewhere.  Please keep in mind, there is no concept of a "parent" project in TestComplete.  You have a project where you're developing the shared code, and projects that consume it.  There's no parent/child relationship between the two there's no basis for hiding it.

     

    2) There is no "import" dialog available for Python.  This is a JavaScript only feature of TestComplete.  To share code between units IN THE SAME PROJECT for python, see https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/scripting/calling-routines/declared-in-another-unit/python.html

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mwalia
Occasional Contributor

Hi Robert, 

 

Thanks for sharing the details. I have two different queries now:

 

1. I was just curious about one mre thing if that is a functionality of testcomplete. 

Is there a way to hide script reference file from TestComplete UI as reference files are only visible under Parent Project in folder hierarchy. 

Please refer to attached screenshot for reference.

 

2. Also, I found a post 'https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/scripting/calling-routines/declared-in-another-unit/dialogs/import-functions.html' for importing functions in JavaScript. 

 

Is this a reliable approach for importing methods in Python. Also, I cannot locate Import Functions dialog in TestComplete 12. 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

Regards
MWalia

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tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
6 years ago

1) No... they part of the project, therefore they are visible somewhere.  Please keep in mind, there is no concept of a "parent" project in TestComplete.  You have a project where you're developing the shared code, and projects that consume it.  There's no parent/child relationship between the two there's no basis for hiding it.

 

2) There is no "import" dialog available for Python.  This is a JavaScript only feature of TestComplete.  To share code between units IN THE SAME PROJECT for python, see https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/scripting/calling-routines/declared-in-another-unit/python.html

  • mwalia's avatar
    mwalia
    Occasional Contributor
    6 years ago

    Hey Robert,

    Thanks a lot for helping and providing your clarification on the issue!!

     

    Regards
    Mwalia