IE browser inconsistency

Question

As a new user, I am recording keyword tests for starters and am experiencing inconsistencies with the pixel-related clicking actions, which make me wonder if my current setup is hindering.

I extend my Dell laptop's display capability by using 2 additional LG monitors. The resolutions are:

1920x1080 (Recommended) for both the Dell laptop & one LG monitor, and

900x1440 for the other LG monitor that is rotated 90 deg.

However, when recording and playing the Keyword tests, I use the 1920x1080 monitors only. Regardless which 1920x1080 I place the IE browser in, I am still getting "out of the window bounds" error and "cannot locate object". Once, I noticed the test actually ran to completion w/o errors but the intended function of logging out of the AUT was not happening. (The IE browser undergoing the test playback remained on the same page and I did not see any clicking actions.)

Please see attached screenshots. Any feedback shall be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Arlene

tristaanogre · Accepted Answer

It would be helpful to see the code/keyword tests you're using. &nbsp;Clicking on an object should not be dependant upon screen location or resolution if the object is being identified correctly. &nbsp;For that matter, when executing Click commands, if you just pass empty parameters (Click()) or negative -1 (Click(-1, -1)), TestComplete interprets that as clicking on the center of the indicated component, regardless of screen resolution.

shankar_r · Answer

Hi,
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As&nbsp;tristaanogre&nbsp;said, Have you changed the clicking positions to -1 or empty.&nbsp;
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Based on the screenshot, I'm assuming when you recorded the Keyword the was maximized where as while running it was not.
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When it is not maximized i guess the your click point may in out of bounds.
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Try to change the clicking positions value and let us know the results.

acm · Answer

Thank you, Robert.&nbsp; I will try that out.&nbsp; And post the keyword/code as well.

acm · Answer

Hi again, following up with the keyword test items (code) and the log with expected vs actual results.&nbsp; Thanks again for the help.&nbsp; Much appreciated.&nbsp;Arlene&nbsp;

tristaanogre · Answer

The other item of note is that you are clicking on a co-ordinate location withing the browser object directly rather than clicking on a particular component. &nbsp;Is there a reason why you don't have the specific controls in your application mapped? &nbsp;For example, let's say you have that specific drop down control mapped as DropDownControl and your page mapped as LoginPage. &nbsp;For your initial click, if you had those mappings, you would call
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Aliases.browser.LoginPage.DropDownControl.Click(-1,-1)
Then, regardless of the screen resolution or whether or not your browser is maximized, it will find the control and click on it. &nbsp;Now, if you can't actually map that control, that's a different story, but that would be the direction I go to try and build a more permanent solution.
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Since you are clicking on the browser directly, though, my earlier solution of Aliases.browser.Click(-1, -1) won't work. &nbsp;

acm · Answer

Thanks to you both for the feedback.&nbsp;What I have attempted so far is to "drag the target to point to the object" in order to map the object.&nbsp; However, whenever I do so, the entire browser window is selected.&nbsp; Isn't it supposed to select only the drop-down object?&nbsp;&nbsp; I've included a screenshot of my mapping attempt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seeing that the first method doesn't/won't work for this page's object, I understand you're recommending that I modify a value in the Workspace/Keyword Test Editor.&nbsp; Could you step me through how?&nbsp; I've attached the right-click options in a screenshot also.&nbsp;Thank you again.&nbsp; p.s. I have had TestComplete12 for less than a week and have been tasked with setting up automated regression testing for a release that's 2 weeks away.&nbsp; Hoping to make some thread way by then.&nbsp; :-)&nbsp;Best,-Arlene

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