The "Smart Variable Option" was added in TestComplete 7.0 based upon version history. Later on, in version 10.3, that option was removed in favor of always using "smart variables".
I started using TC back with Version 6 so not knowing much better, I wound up with the p's and w's.
I have upgraded all the way through the years, currently on 12.2, and recording for me still gives me the p's and w's.
I set up a new machine to test some different functionality that we are looking at and it does not record with the p's and w's. I have some co-workers that are going to get involved so, we were going to look at different options.
I am pretty certain that if I export my settings from one of my 'live' machines which gives the p's and w's and import those settings into the new machine that I will then get p's and w's but, I would rather be able to turn the 'feature' on and off.
I could have swore there was an option for it. I wish I could remember what version changed this.
The "Smart Variable Option" was added in TestComplete 7.0 based upon version history. Later on, in version 10.3, that option was removed in favor of always using "smart variables".
Thanks Robert.
I do remember that option. That's what I was looking for.
I am guessing that since my 'live' systems still records with the 'p.' 'w.' etc. that it must just be a 'hidden' left over setting that is in my config. I usually just export my settings and import them into a new PC so I don't have to manually configure things again. That old setting seems to still come over.
It's not a biggy that it isn't an option anymore. I was just trying to set up some scenario tests to show the different looks we can get when recording. I could probably import my settings from my 'live' system but, I think with this, we will just go forward with the current available settings.
