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handanu
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5 years ago

Testcomplete does not use "automation id" of a WPF "window" as identifier.

Hi, I'm using keyword test for WPF application. Every object in the application we set unique automation id. In name mapping tab (mapped objects and aliases "properties" screen or edit name mapping...
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handanu
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Also, how you map things manully first. Every control? or parent control?

I directly record the test. Generally tests run successfully but sometimes hierarcy changes and i remap it manually.

Nowadays, my problem is that controls over popup windows may not be recognized. We (with dev team) think that problem may be caused from this reason.

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tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
5 years ago

You can either use the map object from screen item

 

Or, from the object browser, right click on any object and select "Map Object"

 

 

As for hierarchy changing, that's what "Extended Find" option in NameMapping is for.  You can preserve mapping without needing to remap by judicially using that feature.

 

And I map almost every control that I intend to use with some exceptions.  I don't map EVERY control in the application because I'm not always using everything.

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    handanu
    Contributor
    5 years ago

    Thank you. But it is not what i'm looking for. There must be an easier way to use automation id's as identifiers. If I find, I will share.