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HirendraSingh
Contributor
2 days ago
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TestComplete name mapping to map xpath with ID

Is there any way that TestComplete will map the object automatically with ID instead of other criteria as even though the object has a unique id but most of the time TestComplete maps it automaticall...
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    rraghvani
    1 day ago

    When generating Name Mapping, TestComplete evaluates attributes based on stability and uniqueness. Here's a stable ID having 120 characters,

    Dynamic looking ID such as "ctl00_btnShowData", TestComplete may decide that it's auto generated or may change between runs and therefore not reliable. So it avoids using it, and instead chooses alternative selectors it considers more stable.

    Read Object Identification to get a better insight.

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eykxas
Regular Contributor
2 days ago

Hi !

TestComplete automatically manages the XPaths used, but you can edit manually the value in the NameMapping.

In my own project I created my own mini framework to completely avoid the NameMapping. I think it could be more efficient if you do the same.

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HirendraSingh
Contributor
1 day ago

I am also editing the xpath manually most of the time that is why I am asking this question that if there is any way we can directly map ids first. Also can you give me some example how do you created the mini framework as I am having multiple projects and multiple team members to manage automation, so that will be helpful.