>I recently purchased MS VT in an attempt to improve testing of a large scale VFP app. I spent approximately 8 hours trying to develop test scripts without success. The problem with painted controls seems to be correct. I have not spent time to investigate the reason for my problems. I read an article in Info-Week, I think, which discussed several win95 based automated testing tools. And guess what, MS VT scored the lowest of those discussed. I am looking for information on RoboTest 95 and perhaps some of the other test tools mentioned in the article. I need to run a pilot test on using automated test tools by December. I will post my findings if I ever get to it. The statement about testing the test scripts is correct. It could take alot of time and effort to develop testing tools for your VFP app. Make sure your client is aware of these factors. Not to mention adding time to the development cycle. HtwH.

Hi Steve,

From what I have played with and the other responses received, I have a feeling that all automated testing tools are going to fall short with VFP. Unless you can get away with just relative mouse events and keyboarding (which is not a solution, IMHO), were out of luck.

I am thinking more and more that maybe a specialized API or OLE server stuff maybe wouldn't help out. However, it may be easier to whip out something in VFP than to go to these lenghts... Althought I do like several aspects of Visual Test in regards to controlling test suites.

-Doug-