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Virtual Objects in QTP

What is Virtual Object?
 A virtual object is defined by user in QuickTest to recognize any area of your application as an object. Virtual objects enable you to record and run tests on objects that are not normally recognized by QuickTest.
 What is virtual Object Collection?
 A virtual object collection is a group of virtual objects that is stored in the Virtual Object Manager under a descriptive name.
 How to disable virtual Objects while recording?
 Go to Tools-->Options--> General Tab--> Disable Recognition of virtual objects while recording
Check and uncheck this option to disable or enable virtual objects while recording.
 What is the storage location of Virtual Objects?
 If you create any virtual objects automatically those objects will be stored in
QuickTest installation folder\ dat \ VoTemplate
 What is extension of virtual objects file?
 .VOT
 How to use virtual objects on different machines?
 After creation of virtual objects copy QuickTest installation folder\ dat \ VoTemplate Folder to other machines on which you want to use virtual objects.
 What are the limitations and drawbacks of Virtual Objects? 
·         QuickTest does not support virtual objects for analog or low-level recording.
·         Not possible to apply a checkpoint on a virtual object
·         Only by recording we can add virtual objects
·         Not possible to add virtual objects using Object Repository
·         Not possible to spy on a virtual object using object spy
·         Virtual Objects doesn’t support all objects and methods.
·         May not run perfectly on different screen resolutions if a test using Virtual Objects.
·         Virtual object uses the properties Name, Height, Width, X, Y which the properties are having maximum possibilities for frequent change.
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