UFT运行时实现多任务：能否同时操作其他应用程序？

Absolutely, you can interact with other applications while UFT executes tests on your primary target app—this is totally doable with a few settings tweaks and scripting tricks. Here are the most practical approaches:

1. Disable UFT's Exclusive Run Mode #

First, check if UFT is set to block other apps during testing. This is a common default setting that trips people up:

• Open your UFT test, go to Test > Settings > Run tab.
• Uncheck the box labeled "Disable other applications during run session".
• Save the settings and re-run your test. This will let UFT run in the background while you (or your script) interact with other apps.

2. Use UFT's Desktop Object for Targeted Interactions #

If you want your UFT script to automatically interact with another app mid-test, use UFT's Desktop object to identify and manipulate the external app's windows/controls. You can use descriptive programming if you don't have the app in your object repository:

' Example: Interact with Notepad while UFT runs on your main app
Set notepadWindow = Desktop.Window("title:=Untitled - Notepad", "nativeclass:=Notepad")
notepadWindow.Activate
notepadWindow.WinEdit("nativeclass:=Edit").Set "This is typed from UFT while another test runs!"

Just make sure UFT can recognize the external app's objects—you might need to enable the relevant add-ins (like the Windows Forms add-in) if the app uses specific controls.

3. Leverage VBScript's WScript.Shell for Quick Actions #

For simpler tasks (like activating a window, sending keystrokes, or launching an app), use the WScript.Shell object. This works even if UFT can't recognize the external app's UI elements:

Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
' Activate an existing window by title
objShell.AppActivate "Calculator"
' Send a keystroke combination (e.g., press 5 + 3)
objShell.SendKeys "5{+}3~"
' Launch a new app
objShell.Run "notepad.exe"

This is great for lightweight interactions that don't require deep UI control.

Key Notes #

• Synchronization: Always add waits (like WaitWindow or WaitProperty) when interacting with external apps to avoid timing issues. For example:

  Desktop.Window("title:=Calculator").WaitProperty("visible", True, 10000)
  

• Add-ins: If UFT can't recognize the external app's controls, ensure you've loaded the appropriate add-ins (e.g., Web add-in for browsers, Java add-in for Java apps) before running the test.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者mmehta