The UPDATE FROM Application feature enables you to update the properties of the object as identified in the Object Repository to the object definition in the aut.


To update an object:

  1. Open the OBJECT REPOSITORY.
  2. In the left pane of the OBJECT REPOSITORY dialog box, select the Test object whose description you want to update.
  3. On the QuickTest Professional Toolbar, click the UPDATE FROM APPLICATION button. The QUICKTEST PROFESSIONAL window is minimized and the cursor changes to a pointing hand.
    Note: Alternatively, from the OBJECT menu, select UPDATE FROM APPLICATION.
  4. With the pointing hand cursor, click the object in your application whose properties you want to update in the Object Repository.
  5. In the SELECT AN OBJECT dialog box, click OK.