dynamic object names

[ch5082]

I have just started the evaluation of TC yesterday.  I'm having problems with a few controls that names with each iteration.

Here is an example:  Afx2 changes to Afx3.

Aliases["pmlaunch"]["frmConversation"]["vsvViewPort_2"]["picPictureBox_2"]["AfxOleControl42"]["Afx2"]["Edit"]

Aliases["pmlaunch"]["frmConversation"]["vsvViewPort_2"]["picPictureBox_2"]["AfxOleControl42"]["Afx3"]["Edit"]



Is there some way to use a "wildcard" in the object name?

[chris_adair]

I have used the '?' wildcard for the specific characters that change in the object/window name.  You may also be able to use '*' as well.



I have a command for WaitWindow:



WaitWindow("Afx:????????:8:000?????:00000000:00000000", "", 1,-1);



Since anywhere that has the '?' changes each run time.  This works most of the time for me.



HTH!

[AlexeyKolosov]

Hi Chuck,

As you are using aliases, I recommend that you use the WaitAliasChild method instead - it allows masking variable parts of aliases with wildcards. Please see the "WaitAliasChild Method" help topic ( http://www.automatedqa.com/support/viewarticle.aspx?aid=3833 ) for more information.