How to rename a project and its namespace in Ranorex?

[lukaskupasz]

Since the naming of our project changed, I would like to concistently reflect that change in project-names and namespaces within my solution. Also, the standard test suite file files (.rxtst, .rxtmg, .rxrep) should be renamed accordingly.

What I tried:

Renaming the solution and projects within the Ranorex IDE works fine.

Renaming the standard test suite files in the Ranorex IDE will rename all references, except for references to the repository within CodeModule files. These will point to the previous repository name, resulting in compile errors.

Renaming the namespaces in the Ranorex IDE is not supported. Renaming (refactoring) the namespace in Visual Studio works in that the solution will compile just fine afterwards when compiled in Visual Studio. However, opening the solution in the Ranorex IDE will regenerate the code of recording modules, which still point to the previous, no longer valid repository name, resulting in compile errors.

Any suggestions how to handle the scenario efficiently, consistently and correctly? Many thanks in advance!

[odklizec]

Hi,

I would search a replace all instances of old name, using a good programming editor, e.g. notepad++. Just make sure you have a working copy of solution stored in your vcs

[keeso]

Using this thread because it is not locked yet

I also have a testsuite that I want to rename. I have tried it with Notepad++ but I didn't do it correctly so it became a read only suite. The problem I have is that that name of the project files does not change. A lot of names inside the files were changed but I need the filenames to be changed too. Can a kind soul tell me exactly wich settings I need to use when using Notepad++ . If this is possible at all.

Thanks in advance.

UPDATE: I did it with notepad++ for the names inside the files and I renamed the files (about10-15) manually.

[MichalSk]

Hello everybody,

I also wanted to rename my project files, and as some of you mentioned, used a tool to rename all instances.
In my case I used ReSharper in VS Studio, but I guess I didn't renamed all instances because some files had still the old name..

Is there anywhere a tutorial which files/instances have to be renamed? If not, could somebody make a short tutorial, to make it right?

Thanks!

[odklizec]

Hi,

I would suggest to use Notepad++ and its "Find in Files" tool (Search menu). Then simply search and replace project files you want to rename in entire solution. Of course, before renaming project files, don't forget to make a copy of last working state of your solution to source control of your choice

[MichalSk]

Thanks for the reply.

I already read that suggestion from you, but which of the files in the directory where I have all my files, should i open and use the rename functionality from notepad? For example if i want to rename one project inside a solution, which files should I open in Notepad++ and rename??

[odklizec]

Hi,

Well, as for renaming files (file names), you should do it one by one for example in file explorer or a file manager of your choice. As for changing names inside the solution files, you should do it via this dialog in Notepad++...

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Basically, you have to specify all files to be searched/renamed via filters mask *.*

[MichalSk]

Alright, that looks helpful! I will try it soon, and this time, hopefully without any problems

Thanks for the Explanation.