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quessev
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13 years ago

Unable to get file list from Windows Explorer on Seven 64 bits

I am unable to access the list of files from Windows Explorer on a Windows 7 64bit. The tests run fine on other Windows versions (including Windows 7 32 bits). My settings are the following:




  1. testcomplete version  8.50.618.7

  2. plugin MSAA and DirectUIHWND added in the MSAA options




In the Object Browser I get the following items:




  • Windows 7 32 bits:

  •   Window ('CabientWClass', 'D:\tests\keys', 2)

  •     Window ('ShellTabWindowClass', 'D:\tests\keys', 1)

  •       Window ('DUIViewWndClassName', '', 1)

  •         Pane ('Volet de l'Explorateur')

  •           ToolBar('Module de commande')

  •           Panel('Volet des détails')

  •           Window ('CtrlNotifySink'; '', 3)

  •             Window ('SHELLDLL_DefView', 'ShellView', 1)

  •               List ('Vue d'éléments')

  •                 ListItem ('xxxx')

  •                 ListItem ...

  • Windows 7 64bits:

  •   Window ('CabinetWClass', 'D:\tests\keys', 1)

  •     Window ('ShellTabWindowClass', 'D:\tests\keys', 1)

  •       Window ('DUIViewWndClassName', '', 1)

  •         Window ('DirectUIHWND', '', 1)

  •           Panel(0)

  •           MenuBar('Système)

  •           Window ('CtrlNotifySink'; '', 3)

  •             Window ('SHELLDLL_DefView', 'ShellView', 1)

  •               Window ('DirectUIHWND', '', 1)

  •                Panel (0)

  •                MenuBar('Système)


In the 64 bits version the Panel('Volet des détails') and the List ('Vue d'éléments') are replaced by Window ('DirectUIHWND', '', 1). I am unable to acess the list items in W7 64 to select the dedicated file. From what I have read in other posts on this forum 'Vue d'éléments' is replaced by 'Items View' on english Windows. The objects list shoud be the one in the W7 32 version. I have checked the settings in TestComplete and in the operating system and I am unable to detect any difference. What can I do to correct the script on W7 64 bits? TIA


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  • Hello Pascal,





    We tried this recognition on Windows 7 x64 with TestComplete 9 - a list and list items are present. Please download this version (request a trial or download the commercial version from your customer account) and check whether the issue persists.





    The installation of this new version will not influence the existing tests in TestComplete 8.