Importing scripts across projects

Question

Hi folks&nbsp;Using TC12 web module, language is javascript&nbsp;I'm currently building a project suite that contains multiple projects. One for generic application access kind of things (pGeneric) and one for specific tests (pSpecific). The idea is that the pSpecific should be able to use scripts in pGeneric to interact with my application to reduce code duplication across the various scripts in pSpecific. My question is if I have a script (sLoadFormData) in pGeneric that imports several other scripts in pGeneric, is there a way for pSpecific to use sLoadFormData without also having to also import all the scripts that sLoadFormData imports?&nbsp;Apologies if this is confusing. I'm more than happy to clarify any points&nbsp;Thanks&nbsp;Dan

tristaanogre · Accepted Answer

Consider each project as a "stand-alone" application. &nbsp;All code units/modules that are needed within that project need to be added to the project. &nbsp;So, any modules that are needed need to be added to all projects. &nbsp;So, any of the modules that sLoadFormData imports need to be added to pSpecific as well.
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Alternatively, rather than "add existing items", you could encapsulate all your shared code that you need to use in all your projects into Script Extensions. &nbsp;Then, no matter what project you're working on, the code units are available immediately without needing to modify the project.

shankar_r · Answer

Hi,
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if my understanding correct, You can make use of Adding existing units option to&nbsp;achieve your scenario.
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related topics:
https://community.smartbear.com/t5/TestComplete-General-Discussions/Calling-Method-from-different-PROJECTS-in-the-same-SUITE/td-p/55703
https://community.smartbear.com/t5/TestComplete-General-Discussions/How-to-add-reference-of-other-units-from-one-project-suite-into/td-p/102329
https://community.smartbear.com/t5/TestComplete-Functional-Web/Adding-and-Removing-References/td-p/68214

danj · Answer

I've tried using the add existing items context menu however when I then run my test I get an error stating "Unable to find the specified module" from my imported script. It looks like it can't find the scripts that sLoadFormData is importing as they exist in the pGeneric project but not on pSpecific.

Ideally my project structure would be pGeneric.sLoadFormData imports 2 or 3 scripts and pSpecific would import sLoadFormData. Hopefully that clarifies what I'm trying to do

bo_roop · Answer

I think this is it:&nbsp;Open your ProjectSuite. Drill down to the script in question and right click it.Choose Add Unit References... from the popup menuSelect the one(s) you want and click OK.A&nbsp;//USEUNIT &nbsp;line will be added to your script and it should now be able to use functions from other scripts.&nbsp;

tristaanogre · Answer

bo_roop&nbsp;that will work so long as all the units are actually added to the project... and a good idea, too. &nbsp;However, if you want to use a code unit from pGeneric in pSpecific, you need to add the unit first before that will work.

danj · Answer

Thanks guys&nbsp;This seems to be the only solution short of merging the projects and using the foldering in Test Complete to keep the code seperate.

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