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kandy1984
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6 years ago
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Winforms object is different to the previous time when the script is written

Hi, I have a problem in object regonition everytime i come back to the project a few months later. This script was written a few months ago and today when i try to run the automatic test, TC is com...
  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    6 years ago

    Without knowing the full details, my best guess is that the properties being used for identifying the objects are dynamic.  Meaning, each time the application is run, certain property values change and those values are being used to identify the object. 

     

    You need to start working your way through the tree of objects and evaluate the properties being used.  Add new ones, use wildcards, use conditional mapping, etc., to build a more robust NameMapping repository.

    Extensive information on editing name mapping can be found at https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/testing-with/object-identification/name-mapping/index.html

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tristaanogre
Esteemed Contributor
6 years ago

Without knowing the full details, my best guess is that the properties being used for identifying the objects are dynamic.  Meaning, each time the application is run, certain property values change and those values are being used to identify the object. 

 

You need to start working your way through the tree of objects and evaluate the properties being used.  Add new ones, use wildcards, use conditional mapping, etc., to build a more robust NameMapping repository.

Extensive information on editing name mapping can be found at https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/testing-with/object-identification/name-mapping/index.html

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

    Hi kandy1984,

     

    In addition to Robert's reply, start exploring the Sys.Process("DataAcquisition") object. TestComplete doesn't recognize that it's mapped. Check the Name Mapping properties for the process and compare them with the ones you see in the Object Browser. 

    • kandy1984's avatar
      kandy1984
      Contributor
      6 years ago

      Thank you all for replying. I think the problem is that the object was not mapped. Now its mapped and its working properly now.