Components

The QuickTest window enables you to create, view and modify tests and function libraries. It also provides access to different resource management tools. The various user interface elements of QTP, are as

• Keyword View – Contains each step, and displays the object hierarchy, in a modular, icon-based table.
• Expert View – Contains each step as a VBScript line. In object-based steps, the VBScript line defines the object hierarchy.
• Start Page – Welcomes you to QuickTest and provides links to Process Guidance. You can use the shortcut buttons to open new and existing documents.
• QuickTest Panes – Provide information and functionality about the currently open test or function library.

You can display one active document in the document area, or you can cascade or tile your open documents. This area can display the following document types:

• Test – Enables you to create, view and modify tests containing actions, steps, and resources. QuickTest – also enables you to create, view, and modify business components, scripted
• components, and application areas.
• Function Library Enables you to create, view, and modify functions and subroutines for use with your test.

Toolbars and Menus

In addition to the document area, the QTP window contains the following key elements:

QuickTest title bar. Displays the name of the active document. If changes have been made since it was last saved, an asterisk (*) is displayed next to the document name in the title bar.

Menu bar. Displays menus of QTP commands.

Standard toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in managing your testing documents.

View toolbar. Contains buttons to view the various panes that can assist you in the testing process.

Tools toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in setting options, checking syntax, and working with the Object Spy.

Automation toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in running and analyzing your test.

Insert toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in inserting steps, actions, checkpoints, and output values into your test.

Edit toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in editing your test steps.

Debug toolbar. Contains buttons to assist you in debugging tests.

Action toolbar. Contains buttons and a list of actions, enabling you to view the details of an individual action or the entire test flow.

The Action toolbar is displayed only in the Keyword View. It is not displayed when you open QuickTest for the first time. You can display the Action toolbar by choosing View > Toolbars > Action. If you insert a reusable or external action in a test, the Action toolbar is displayed automatically in the Keyword View.

Status bar. Displays the status of the QuickTest application and other relevant information.

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