How can I concurrently run the same data-driven test using data file on multiple environments?

[romrellob]

I have data driven tests that I want to run concurrently in different environments.  The problem is that the first one running locks the Excel data file so that the other TestComplete instances can't read it.  What is the best practice for running the same data driven test on multiple environments?  

I have parameterized the start base URL so that I can easily switch the environment that I want to run against. 

[Marsha_R · Accepted solution]

Before the tests run, you could make copies of the file for the multiples to use.  You'd still only need to maintain one file.  

https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/reference/program-objects/aqfilesystem/copyfile.html