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Problem ID: 32235

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Product:
TestDirector 8.0
DB(s):
Not Relevant

Topics:
Using the Open Test Architecture - API
OS:
Any Windows Platform

Creation Date:
16 Jun 2004 Last Modified Date:
18 Jun 2004

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Problem Description: How to create a VBScript VAPI-XP template script

TestDirector does not provide a way to modify an existing VAPI-XP-TEST automated script template through the process of customizing a project. However, a new custom test type can be created to form a desired script template. When the new test type is selected from the list of available test types, the new test will be created in the form of the template.

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Solution: Creating a sample VBScript automated script template

Description:
This example demonstrates how to create a VBScript VAPI-XP template for a new test type.

Usage:
1. Copy the "TemplateTestType.exe" file into the Install folder under C:\Inetpub\TDBin and rename it to "TemplateTestType.xxx".

2. Add the lines:

[TemplateType]
CLSID={9853CD8D-49BB-463C-B57C-158207A590D3}

to the test_type.ini file under the same directory.

3 Add the lines:

[File_xx]
Register=Y
URLName=%URL%/Install/TemplateTestType.xxx
ShortName=TemplateTestType.exe
Description=Template Test Type
ProgID=TemplateTestType.TemplateTestTypeClass

to the setup_a.ini file under C:\Inetpub\TDBin. Change the xx in the line "[File_xx]" into the next file number.

4. To make the template test type available from the New Test drop-down list, log into the Customize module and add the new test type name.

Example:

Select Customize -> Customize Project Lists -> TestType.

Click on the "New Item" button.

Add TemplateType.
5. Log into the project and create a new "TemplateType" test. You will see that a new VBScript VAPI-XP test is created for you.

Note:
If you do not see the new test type,proceed to do the following steps:
1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.
2. Navigate to C:\Programs Files\Common Files\Mercury Interactive\TD2000_80.
3. Locate the test_type.ini file and delete it.
This will make sure that the client loads the new test type when you login.

Code:
Please see the attached file.

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Attachment : CPT32236.zip

test type remote agent