After running a test, standard windows functions changed

[nico]

After running a test in Ranorex, I double click on an icon on the desktop it shows the properties instead of starting the application.

I determined it happens after I run a test in Ranorex but since it is a rather lengthy test that runs for almost 45 minutes, I can't determine what part of the test may cause this behavior or that it isn't part of the test and something that Ranorex itself does.

Did anyone else notice this behavior before and how did you deal with this?

I am using Windows 7 and Ranorex 5.02

[Support Team]

Hi Nico,

Unfortunately I cannot reproduce the issue on my machine. As workaround I would try to run the application using the RunApplication action in the recorder instead of double-clicking the icon. I would also suggest to upgrade Ranorex to the current version .

Regards,
Bernhard

[nico]

Hi Bernard,

I did upgrade it to most recent version, sadly this do anything to change that behavior. I did notice pressing the alt-key after the test has run it would change the behavior back to normal. So for now it works.

I tried to use the "run application" function but somehow it won't parse the arguments correctly. The application under test returns me an error message.

[Support Team]

Hi nico,

Can you please give us more information about the issue? Which arguments cannot be parsed correctly?
We can also have a short remote session in order to analyze the issue in more detail on your machine directly.
If you want to have a remote session please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Regards,
Bernhard

[odklizec]

Hi,

In my opinion, somewhere in you test is used "Alt" Key Shortcut" action with "Down" event and missing "Up" event. Which means the "Alt" key is stuck in "down" position at the end of playback.

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Just search your recordings for "KeyShortcut" action and change its event from "Down" to "Press" or eventually, add the missing "Up" event. Hope this helps?

[nico]

Hi,

In my opinion, somewhere in you test is used "Alt" Key Shortcut" action with "Down" event and missing "Up" event. Which means the "Alt" key is stuck in "down" position at the end of playback.

KeyShortcut_Down.png

Just search your recordings for "KeyShortcut" action and change its event from "Down" to "Press" or eventually, add the missing "Up" event. Hope this helps?

Thanks so much, that did the trick! I was indeed missing a "Down" event.