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lleppert
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9 years ago

Namemapping Templates- Specify property NOT to use?

Hello all,

 

We have been having a lot of namemapping issues while trying to record our web product. The problem is, testcomplete wants to map the objects on the page using identifiers that constantly change. If I edit the namemapping and remove this dynamic property, replacing it with some unique, static properties then everything is great. The problem is, our goal is be able to give a test to an intern and have them be able to record it without having to alter namemapping.

 

So I turned to namemapping templates. I created a template for a certain object and told it to use specific properties. It does in fact use the properties that I told it to use, but it is also using a property I do not want it to use.

 

For example, I want to map a certain object with properties A, B, and C but by default it uses A and D. Well after I create the tempalte telling it to use A, B, and C, it will map the object using A, B, C, and D. 

 

My question is, is it possible to create a template that says store properties A, B, and C, but do NOT use D?

 

Thanks!

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  • william_roe's avatar
    william_roe
    Super Contributor
    9 years ago

    By any chance are there two templates with the same 'ObjectType' and differing attributes? What is the primary identifier you are using?

    • lleppert's avatar
      lleppert
      Contributor
      9 years ago

      Hi William,

       

      Thanks for responding. I currently only have one template. I am using ObjectType as my "active' identifier and am trying to 'Store' NativeWebObject, Enabled, and contentText.

       

       

      • dbattaglia's avatar
        dbattaglia
        Contributor
        9 years ago

        are you mapping the object manually or automatically?

        the auto-map feature doesn't use the templates, it uses the default tc logic instead.