How to map multiple instances of the same form
Hello,
I've got a bit stuck with a test which runs two instances of the same form.
The situation is:
We have a Winforms application which has a form frmInvoice, this is used for a wide range of invoice types.
On the whole this isn't a problem as I can simply use the mapped frmInvoice for which ever type of invoice I am testing.
However, there are a number of tests where an instance of frmInvoice will open up a fresh instance of frmInvoice whilst remaining open, e.g. an instance dealing with Purchase Invoices can open an instance for Purchase Credit Notes. I have recorded a test which does this but it will not play back correctly as when the code to enter text into a control on the second instance of frmInvoice (Purchase Credit Note) is hit, the control on the first instance of frmInvoice (Purchase Invoice) is the target.
I have tried mapping the two instances of frmInvoice, as e.g. frmInvoicePI and frmInvoicePCN, but I have not been able to do this. If I try to map a fresh instance of the form, TestComplete says it is already mapped. I have tried looking in the Object Browser: I can see both instances of frmInvoice, but again, I cannot change their mapping to distinguish between them.
Would anyone have an idea how I might start distinguishing between the two instances?
Thanks in advance,
Dan