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Ravik's avatar
Ravik
Super Contributor
12 years ago

Unable to open project in TestComplete 8

Hi All,



I have automate a project in TestComplete 8, it's a huge project. Today I have open this project in TestComplete 9.3 trial version and only run a module in it.  now I want to Open same project into TestComplete 8, It's showing me a alert message "Can not Open ----.Pjs file becouse it was created by newer version of TestComplete " but complete project I have automate on TestComplete 8. How I can solve, Please help.
  • vajindarladdad's avatar
    vajindarladdad
    12 years ago
    Hi Ravi,



    When you open the project (created in older version) in latest version of TC.

    TC ask you , for project updation.



    It seems you have clicked "YES" and the project is updated to TC 9.3



    Ravi , TC does not support backword compatibility as the project structure is different(updated in the latest versions).



    Please visit the links below:

    http://smartbear.com/forums/f81/t70352/does-testcomplete-supports-backward-compatibili



    I think , you should have backuped up your project before opening the project in TC 9.3.



    I would recommend you ask support team for any workaround or something.



    I hope this has been of some help.

  • vajindarladdad's avatar
    vajindarladdad
    Frequent Contributor
    12 years ago
    Hi Ravi,



    When you open the project (created in older version) in latest version of TC.

    TC ask you , for project updation.



    It seems you have clicked "YES" and the project is updated to TC 9.3



    Ravi , TC does not support backword compatibility as the project structure is different(updated in the latest versions).



    Please visit the links below:

    http://smartbear.com/forums/f81/t70352/does-testcomplete-supports-backward-compatibili



    I think , you should have backuped up your project before opening the project in TC 9.3.



    I would recommend you ask support team for any workaround or something.



    I hope this has been of some help.

  • TanyaYatskovska's avatar
    TanyaYatskovska
    SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
    12 years ago

    Hi Ravi,


     


    As Vajindar said, it's impossible to open the project converted to the TestComplete 9 format in TestComplete 8.


    If you use any SCC system, you can restore therwise, you can try restoring the project by using the Windows feature.


     

  • Ravik's avatar
    Ravik
    Super Contributor
    12 years ago
    Thanks Vijendar,



    Yes ! We have backup and we used it, but it's lost my one day effert. (I get 1 day back script in my backup).



    I thing TestComplete should provide any alternative way for Backword compatibility.