Problem with Ranorex.Core.Resolver in 8.0.0

[Langrisser]

Unhandled Exception: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'Ranorex.Core.Resolver, Version=8.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b798506b574ebc9a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
at __RxMain.__RxProgram.Main(String[] args)

Using Ranorex 8.0 on a test pc. The test runs start with a bat file, calling the project exe file. But for some time I am getting the mentioned exception.
I checked the cs file __RxPrograms.g. This file had the line "using Ranorex.core.Resolver".

Code: Select all

using System;
using System.Reflection;
using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
using Ranorex;
using Ranorex.Core.Resolver;

namespace __RxMain
{
    public class __RxProgram
    {
        [STAThread]
        public static int Main(string[] args)
        {
            PrerequisiteChecker.WriteErrorToConsoleIfNotAvailable();
            AssemblyLoader.Initialize();

            RanorexInit();

            return MainInvoker.Invoke(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly(), "", args);
        }

        [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.NoInlining)]
        private static void RanorexInit()
        {
            TestingBootstrapper.SetupCore();
        }
    }
}

Already tried:
https://www.ranorex.com/forum/problem-w ... 11289.html
https://www.ranorex.com/help/latest/vis ... ntegration

[Vega]

Can you please confirm that the Ranorex.Core.Resolver.dll exists in your output folder? I could also recommend using the "Copy runtime to output" option that is new in Ranorex 8. Go to settings --> check the checkbox labeled "Copy runtime to output". This will copy the entire runtime to your output directory as the name implies.

I know you are using a bat file to call your exe, please ensure that the Ranorex.Core.Resolver.dll exists in the same folder as the test executable you are calling.

[Tomsk666]

Hi Lagrisser, did you find a solution to this, as I have the same problem.
I'm using VS2017 and NUnit - my tests run fine in VS, but when I try to run them using the nunit console runner through the command line, I get the error you did:

1) Error : com.edgewords.ranorex.pom.Features.NavigationFeature.MainNavigation
System.TypeInitializationException : The type initializer for 'Ranorex.Core.ElementEngine' threw an exception.
----> System.BadImageFormatException : Could not load file or assembly 'Ranorex.Core.WinApi, Version=8.0.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b798506b574ebc9a' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format.
at Ranorex.Core.ElementEngine.get_Instance()
at Ranorex.Host.get_Local()

Checked the output directory of my project in VS, and I have all the DLLs including the Ranorex.Core.Resolver.
I have also opened Ranorex 8.0 and set the setting for copy runtime to output directory as mentioned.
All works fine in Visual Studio, the problem is just when I run from the command line?

[ahoisl]

System.BadImageFormatException : Could not load file or assembly 'Ranorex.Core.WinApi, Version=8.0.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b798506b574ebc9a' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format.

The exception you get typically means that the 32/64 bit width (x86/x64/AnyCPU target) of the compiled executable does not match the Ranorex assemblies. Make sure that you use the correct Ranorex libs: for 32bit/x86 target use the assemblies from the Ranorex bin folder directly; for 64bit/x64/AnyCPU use the content of the "x64" subfolder within the Ranorex bin folder.

Or use the option Vega posted:

check the checkbox labeled "Copy runtime to output". This will copy the entire runtime to your output directory as the name implies.

See more info here:
https://www.ranorex.com/help/latest/xcopy-deployment

Regards,
Alex
Ranorex Team

[Tomsk666]

Thanks Alex,
That sorted it, When I set the VS build configuration to target x86 it all works fine. Thank you

[iamsethi]

I am working on Ranorex on 64 bit machine and i've followed below steps already

ahoisl
The exception you get typically means that the 32/64 bit width (x86/x64/AnyCPU target) of the compiled executable does not match the Ranorex assemblies. Make sure that you use the correct Ranorex libs: for 32bit/x86 target use the assemblies from the Ranorex bin folder directly; for 64bit/x64/AnyCPU use the content of the "x64" subfolder within the Ranorex bin folder.

but still I am getting this error

Test method KeePassTestSuite.CalculatorFeature.SquareRootOfANumber threw exception:
System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'Ranorex.Core.ElementEngine' threw an exception. ---> System.BadImageFormatException: Could not load file or assembly 'Ranorex.Core.WinApi, Version=8.1.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b798506b574ebc9a' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format.

[ahoisl]

I am working on Ranorex on 64 bit machine and i've followed below steps already

It is not about the machine, it is about the compiler settings you use.

Please, try creating a default Ranorex project with Ranorex Studio and see if that runs without problems.
If a default project does not run either, try reinstalling Ranorex using the self-extracting setup (not the MSI); it could be that you are missing some prerequisites (C++ redistributables) and those are installed by the setup executable.
If a default project runs smoothly, please check your compiler settings again. Thx!

Regards,
Alex
Ranorex Team