File Checkpoints

Applies to TestComplete 15.47, last modified on January 20, 2023

File checkpoints allow you to verify that a file under test stores relevant data.

In This Section

About File Checkpoints

Provides general information on file checkpoints.

Creating File Checkpoints

Provides step-by-step instructions on adding file checkpoints to the test.

Parameterizing File Checkpoints

Describes how to parameterize file checkpoints.

How File Verification Works

Explains how file verification works.

Verifying Files With Variable Parts

Explains how to implement a verification procedure that will be able to work with files that have variable parts.

Analyzing File Verification Results

Describes the structure of file verification results generated by file checkpoints.

Updating File Checkpoints

Explains how you can update file checkpoints from the test log and at runtime.

Why File Checkpoints Fail

Provides information on possible causes of file comparison failures.

Related Topics of Interest

About XML Checkpoints

Explains how to create checkpoints that verify XML files.

Samples

TestComplete includes a sample project that demonstrates how to create file checkpoints:

<TestComplete Samples>\Desktop\Checkpoints\File

Note: If you do not have the sample, download the TestComplete Samples installation package from the support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/downloads/samples page of our website and run it.

See Also

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