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VFixed
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9 years ago
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Unable to rename test

I am on TC 11.11.1064.7   A created a new test to replace an existing test.    I removed the existing test from the tree in the project explorer.   I opened the "Organize Tests" window and remo...
  • SmartBearDan's avatar
    SmartBearDan
    9 years ago

    Hello VFixed,

     

    This likely means that the test was removed from the Project Explorer in TestComplete, but not deleted from the Project folder.

     

    Remove.png

     

    To actually delete the file so you can reuse that test name, open your Project folder in Windows Explorer, find the KeywordTests folder, then delete the file with the name you want to reuse.

     

    -Dan

     

     

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SmartBearDan
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Hello VFixed,

 

This likely means that the test was removed from the Project Explorer in TestComplete, but not deleted from the Project folder.

 

Remove.png

 

To actually delete the file so you can reuse that test name, open your Project folder in Windows Explorer, find the KeywordTests folder, then delete the file with the name you want to reuse.

 

-Dan

 

 

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SmartBearDan
SmartBear Alumni (Retired)
9 years ago

Yes, use the "Delete" button instead of "Remove".

  • VFixed's avatar
    VFixed
    Contributor
    9 years ago

    I must be deleting wrong. Where is the delete button on this menu?

    • JP_603's avatar
      JP_603
      Occasional Contributor
      9 years ago

      It's not on that menu its on the popup window that comes up after you click remove on that menu. Look at the image posted by SmartBearDan the first time he replied to this thread.

       

       

      • VFixed's avatar
        VFixed
        Contributor
        9 years ago

        As you can tell, I get in too big of a hurry. Thanks again.