TestComplete and AlphaControls
I'm trying to write some test scripts for some of my apps that use AlphaControl controls (http://www.alphaskins.com/) and are running into some problems. If I record operations in the UI then edits ...
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Hi Robert,
Thanks for the reply. I've investigated this further and learned that if I deactivate the Alpha Control skin manager then TestComplete starts recognizing the control properties. I've implemented a feature to turn off the skin manager in the app and now I can record tests the same as if I were using standard VCL controls. If I get more time later I'll investigate how the skin manager is affecting the control properties and see if I can come up with a better solution but this is sufficient for now.
Cheers,
Hamilton
Thanks for the reply. I've investigated this further and learned that if I deactivate the Alpha Control skin manager then TestComplete starts recognizing the control properties. I've implemented a feature to turn off the skin manager in the app and now I can record tests the same as if I were using standard VCL controls. If I get more time later I'll investigate how the skin manager is affecting the control properties and see if I can come up with a better solution but this is sufficient for now.
Cheers,
Hamilton