Object Spy not able to capture subforms and its controls inside of main form

[hwang]

I have a windows desktop application with a main form. From main form, I can open a sub form with a lot of controls such as test box, search button etc. When I tried to use object spy to get these controls name, the spy is only red out the main form and cannot capture (red frame) any controls in its sub form. The spy only red out the main form, and not able to red out the sub form and any of sub forms controls. How to fix this? Need help ASAP.

[hwang]

that is good for you. our applications for internal use only, not allowed to install to my local machine. Actually, vpn is a good option for remote work.

[hwang]

Not able to find Object Spy settings in tool-settings. where to take took at spy settings and change mode?

thanks,

[rraghvani]

What do you mean by changing mode settings in Object Spy?

See Object Spy.

[hwang]

see David45 post above. He said that:

"Object spy tools often have different modes for recognizing objects. Make sure you're using the appropriate recognition mode for your application. Some tools might have modes like "Window," "Control," or "Text," which can affect what is captured."

I could not find out the spy settings and mode change. Do you know where?

[rraghvani]

The response from @David45 seems to be AI generated. There's no "mode settings" in Object Spy

[jkrolczy]

You could see if the main form has a ClassName and apply that into your MSAA area to see if ObjectSpy can then penetrate deeper.