Step Definitions not recognized

[KHartlage]

I updated to a new version of test complete - the update failed, but the app opened and worked.   The next day when I opened the app the Step Definitions were not being recognized.  

I uninstalled the new build and reinstalled the prior one.  Now my Step Definitions that are already defined (for 70% of test cases have run and passed) - are still not being recognized.   Is there a quick fix to this?  

updated to v 14.73.382     went back to  14.72.485

[AlexKaras]

Hi,

I would create Support ticket via the https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/message/ form.

[KHartlage]

I already did that, but can't wait a day or two till they get back with me.  I'm working on a government contract that has strict deadlines.  Was almost done with testing and now can't do anything and I do not want to nor have time to start over.

But thanks for the suggestion.  

[BenoitB]

And you don't have Projects backup ?

If you have backup, just use one backup to restore step definition because they are stored in project files.

And then complete with the new/missing ones.

If you don't have backup, this is not professional, perhaps by tweaking manually the projects files it could be restored.

https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/working-with/managing-projects/files.html

[AlexKaras]

> Step Definitions were not being recognized.

Can you post a screenshot that demonstrates the problem?

[KHartlage]

attaching screen prints.

first one - the test script - 3 steps - Generate Step Definitions is enabled

In StepDefinitions :

      Step 1, 2, and 3 are already defined in the StepDeifinitions.

Final pic - I have already successfully run the test

Karen

[KHartlage]

Unfortunately this occurred Friday - after a week's worth of work.  I always update my repository on Friday afternoon.   The worst part is I know better and should be pushing to repo every night.   I can't afford to lose the work.  

😞

Karen

[AlexKaras]

> Final pic - I have already successfully run the test

So... Is the problem solved/disappeared?

If not, can you provide screenshot(s) that demonstrate the problem?

[KHartlage]

No the problem is not solved.   I was showing that the test ran once - in 11/2020.

The test case shows Step Definitions enabled - and is trying to make me generate the steps again.  I have already created the steps once.  It's like it doesn't see the content of StepDefiinitions.  

[BenoitB]

Sorry but i dont't know how to help you.

But this is very very strange. If this is a bug, this is a critic one.

No other explanation possible ?

If i understand well, you lose one full week of work ?

I'm sorry for you.