2) Write code to compare the properties of the object AFTER to the stored properties.
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That's one possible scenario.
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You could also create multiple property checkpoints... run them \"before\"... and run them \"after\".
In short... the answer to your question is... yes, it is possible. Depends upon what implementation you want to make as to how you will implement it. I wouldn't use image comparisons for this.
Thanks for your reply tristaanogre. I guess I should have said:
Is this currently possible with TestComplete? Or. Does TestComplete have a feature that accomplishes this?
I'll look into doing that.
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The answer to that is... no, not that I am aware of. Properties of an onscreen object are gathered in real time. So, to compare the object properties in run time from one point to another requires creating some sort of storage and comparison as described.
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Additionally... there is more information in the error than just \"Object Compare error\". Any additional info/text would be useful.
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