When entering code in TestComplete 7.50 the application seems to immediately start parsing the code, causing the cursor to flash rapidly for several seconds.TestComplete becomes quite unresponsive while this is going on, making code editing a tedious chore.This was not the case in 7.20, so I'm downgrading to that version while this is unresolved.

Sorry, this doesn't seem to have anything to do with v7.50, but rather performance in Windows 7. Has anyone else had problems here? And is there maybe a workaround?

It seems that every time some code is edited, TestComplete starts parsing through the whole project's code. So projects with many units and lines of code become quite heavy, while a relatively new project is light.I cannot reduce my project's size so this situation is quite terrible for me.

Hi Karl,>> It seems that every time some code is edited, TestComplete starts parsing through the whole project's code.Could you please record the problem using a screen recorder, so we can see the problem as it is?You can use the CamStudio free screen recorder for the recording. You can download it here:http://camstudio.org/Run the recorder, set the "Options | Video Options | Quality" to 50 and record the issue.Send me the video via our Contact Support form:http://www.automatedqa.com/support/message/ If the file is too large, please let me know via email and I'll give you access to our FTP server, so you can upload it there.Thanks in advance.Also, we have an appropriate suggestion (to improve performance of the Code Editor panel) in our DB, and your message has increased its rating. Thanks.In the meantime, you can uncheck the "Auto Pop-Up" option in the "Tools | Options... | Panels | Code Editor | Editing" dialog (see the "Editing Options" help topic) to disable the automatic pop-up of the Code Completion window. This should improve performance of the Code Editor panel.

Include my vote on the code editing performance. I am also experiencing these slow downs, which I have found are far more pronounced with working with an editor that is in network mode and the project is located on a remote file share. After moving my project local, the performance increases, but still takes some time opening up additional workspace windows.As a suggestion can someone post performance tips related to working with projects on a network environment for distributed testing. I have already followed the recommended performance tips in the FAQ, but this issue still remains.Thanks,

Hi Jason,To help us investigate the issue, please zip your entire project suite (the project suite that causes slowdowns when working with it via the network) directory and send us the archive via our Contact Support form.

TestComplete 7.50 hangs when entering code

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kalli
Occasional Contributor
14 years ago
Hi.

I just submitted videos on http://www.automatedqa.com/support/message

The request number is M0072880.

Karl.
YMinaev
Staff
14 years ago
Hi,

We cannot reproduce the issue on our side.

I recommend that you update TC to the latest version - 7.52. Does the issue disappear?
kalli
Occasional Contributor
14 years ago
This also happened in 7.52, as well as in version 8, beta 3.
Pavel_1
Contributor
14 years ago
Hi,

Ive experienced same problem when working with code editor (I was working in rdp session also).

The performance was especially bad when working with units containing 500 and more lines of code, and very often TC hanged for infinite time when parsing the code after another change.

I had to split the scripts in more script units. And especially after more memory was added to the machine, the problem became imperceptible.

May be it would be reasonable to include an option allowing to disable parsing the code syntax in real-time.
YMinaev
Staff
14 years ago
Hi Pavel,

include an option allowing to disable parsing the code syntax in real-time.

We will consider this suggestion. Thanks.
simonacton
14 years ago
This problem is killing our use of Testcomplete - I wouldn't even say our projects are that large. It seems to be an issue generally but is definitely worse when using remote desktop.

Windows XP SP3 4GB ram.
AlexanderM
Staff
14 years ago

Hello Simon,

What exact version of TestComplete are you using (Help | About...)?

Have you tried disabling the "Auto Pop-Up" option in the "Tools | Options... | Panels | Code Editor | Editing" dialog? Did this make a difference?

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