5 Quick Steps to Create Excel Object in QTP

Automation has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and tools like QTP (QuickTest Professional, now known as Micro Focus UFT) offer powerful capabilities for automating software testing, especially when dealing with applications that interface with Microsoft Excel. Here, we delve into how you can efficiently create an Excel object within QTP to interact with Excel files seamlessly. This guide will navigate you through the process in five straightforward steps, ensuring you can leverage Excel's functionalities within your test scripts.

1. Ensure QTP Supports Excel Interaction

QTP is equipped with libraries to interact with Excel, but it’s crucial to verify your version supports this functionality or if any updates are needed:

• Open QTP and go to Help > About Micro Focus UFT to check the version number.
• Refer to the user guide or Micro Focus UFT release notes to ensure Excel automation is supported.

2. Set Up Excel Object in QTP

Start by creating an Excel object in your QTP script:

Dim oExcel
Set oExcel = CreateObject(“Excel.Application”)
oExcel.Visible = True ‘Makes Excel visible on the screen

💡 Note: If Excel isn't visible, debugging can be harder. Keep it visible during development.

3. Open or Create Excel Workbook

Once the Excel application is running, you can:

• Open an existing workbook with:

Dim oWorkbook
Set oWorkbook = oExcel.Workbooks.Open(“C:\path\to\your\file.xlsx”)

• Or create a new workbook:

Set oWorkbook = oExcel.Workbooks.Add

4. Interact with Worksheets

To work with specific worksheets:

• Get the current active sheet:

Dim oSheet
Set oSheet = oWorkbook.ActiveSheet

• Or reference a specific sheet by name:

Set oSheet = oWorkbook.Worksheets(“Sheet1”)

5. Read or Write Data in Excel

With the Excel object and workbook set up, you can now manipulate data:

• Write data to a cell:

oSheet.Cells(1,1).Value = “Hello, World!”

• Read data from a cell:

Dim cellValue
cellValue = oSheet.Cells(1,1).Value
MsgBox(cellValue)

The process of integrating Excel with QTP can streamline data manipulation tasks, automate repetitive operations, and enhance test scripts with data-driven capabilities. By following these steps, you've learned how to:

• Check if your QTP version supports Excel automation.
• Create and control an Excel application object.
• Open or create Excel workbooks.
• Access specific worksheets.
• Read and write data within Excel cells.

This foundational understanding will empower you to automate Excel interactions efficiently within your testing environment, allowing for complex test scenarios involving data import/export, data manipulation, and report generation.

Can QTP interact with other Office applications?

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Yes, QTP can interact with other Microsoft Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, similar to how it interacts with Excel.

Do I need to have Excel installed on the machine where QTP runs?

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Yes, the machine running QTP needs to have Microsoft Excel installed to automate Excel operations.

How can I save changes to an Excel file through QTP?

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Use the following code to save changes:

oWorkbook.Save
oExcel.Quit