Sharing Recording Modules among solutions

[bygones]

Hi,

what possibilities do exist to share existing record modules among solutions ?

I remember that in one of the webinars I watched there was shortly mentioned a library, that I could not find anymore.

So how can I create such library to share recording modules - if possible ?

and if so, is it possible to add already existing recording modules to such library ?

Thanks

[Support Team]

Hi bygones,

Detailed information about the use of Ranorex Test Suite libraries and general information about organizing a test automation project can be found in the following blog post: Organizing a Test Automation Project with Ranorex Test Suites.

If you want to add existing modules to a different project, please follow the steps below:

1) Add the existing items (e.g. Recording Modules) to the project.

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2) After choosing the file, you will be asked if you want to copy or link the repository.
In your case you could copy the repository to the new solution.

repository_project_reference.png

After that, you should be able to use the module within the Test Suite library.

Please let me know if you need more information.

Regards,
Johannes

[A_C]

Hello

This is quite old, but i have a qustion regarding this topic.

I have tried to link a module from one project to another in the way it is described above, but as far as i see this just copies the module and it is not a link of it. When i do changes of the module in one project, they are not transfered into the other project.
Do i missing something?

[Support Team]

Hello A_C,

I'm afraid there seems to be a misunderstanding. Adding an existing recording module to a project does always copy the recording module to the project. The dialog that is displayed after adding the module refers to the repository file (*.rxrep). In this case, you are able to copy or link the repository.

If you want to share modules between different solutions, I would suggest using a module library. Detailed information can be found in the blog post about Organizing a Test Automation Project.

I hope this information will help you. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Johannes