the differences between local and shared object repositories

In general, the local object repository is easiest to use when you are creating simple tests, especially under the following conditions:

• • You have only one, or very few, tests that correspond to a given application, interface, or set of objects.
  • You do not expect to frequently modify object properties.
  • You generally create single-action tests.

Conversely, the shared object repository is generally the preferred option when:

• • You are creating tests using keyword-driven methodologies (not by recording).
  • You have several tests that test elements of the same application, interface, or set of objects.
  • You expect the object properties in your application to change from time to time and/or you regularly need to update or modify object properties.
  • You often work with multi-action tests and regularly use the Insert Copy of Action and Insert Call to Action options.

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The following table lists features and functionality, indicating if they are available in the Object Repository window or the Object Repository Manager:

Functionality	Object Repository window	Object Repository Manager
Adding Test Objects to a Local or Shared Object Repository	Y	Y
Copying, Pasting, and Moving Objects in the Object Repository	Y	Y
Deleting Objects from the Object Repository	Y	Y
Highlighting an Object in Your Application	Y	Y
Locating a Test Object in the Object Repository	Y	Y
Specifying or Modifying Property Values	Y	Y
Updating Identification Properties from an Object in Your Application	Y	Y
Restoring Default Mandatory Properties for a Test Object	Y	Y
Renaming Test Objects	Y	Y
Adding Properties to a Test Object Description	Y	Y
Defining New Identification Properties	Y	Y
Removing Properties from a Test Object Description	Y	Y
Exporting Local Objects to a Shared Object Repository	Y	N
Copying an Object to the Local Object Repository	Y	N
Creating New Object Repositories	N	Y
Opening Object Repositories	N	Y
Saving Object Repositories	N	Y
Closing Object Repositories	N	Y
Editing Object Repositories	N	Y
Adding Test Objects to Your Test Using the Object Repository Manager	Y	Y
Adding Test Objects Using the Navigate and Learn Option	N	Y
Managing Repository Parameters	N	Y
Adding Repository Parameters	N	Y
Modifying Repository Parameters	N	Y
Deleting Repository Parameters	N	Y
Specifying a Property Value	N	Y
Locating Test Objects	Y	Y
Performing Merge Operations	N	Y
Importing from XML	N	Y
Exporting to XML	N	Y