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TECHNICA-IDE
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TECHNICA-IDE overview
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**TECHNICA-IDE** is a robot framework editor based on Eclipse IDE. It is used to implement, execute and debug robot test cases. 
It boosts testing efficiency by providing different functionalities in a standardized project environment.
It offers access to different views to facilitate the test case implementation.

The features supported by TECHNICA-IDE are:

* Eclipse Based IDE.
* Reuse of the RED Editor and Robot Framework's newest versions integration.
* Drag and drop from Test Data plugins (ARXML databases, ODX Diagnostic, A2L).
* Drag and drop from Keyword Libraries.

.. note:: 

    TECHNICA-IDE currently operates only on **Windows 10** or newer.


TECHNICA-IDE Dependencies and Installation Steps
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TECHNICA-IDE is a software provided by Technica Engineering as an executable IDE. It can be updated within every release with an update site.

In order to have access to the TECHNICA-IDE functionalities, you should **get a valid license**.

Prerequisites
===============

To use the full spectrum of TE-TECHNICA-IDE features, make sure to install:

* **Python 3.9** and **Robot Framework 5 Package**.
* **Npcap** or **WinPcap**.
* **.NET 6** for Buses view.

Installation Steps
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1. Extract the TECHNICA-IDE folder and double click on the executable icon.

2. Specify the workspace location and click on Launch.

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3. The Activation window should appear, Click on 'Copy UUID' button.

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Once your UUID is copied, click on 'OK'.

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4. Send your UUID to TECHNICA-IDE team via email:  <technica-ide@technica-engineering.de>.

5. Once you get your Activation Key, paste it into the 'Activation Key' field and click on 'OK' button.
Note: You may add password hint (not required).

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6. Navigate to Window > Preferences > Robot Framework > Installed Frameworks 

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7. Click on 'Add' then choose the python directory and select it, then click on 'Apply and Close'.
 
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TECHNICA-IDE Setup and Update
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How to Setup
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1. Import your git repository from file > 'open project from file system'.

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2. Choose your project directory and click on Finish.

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3. After Pressing Finish, the project should be displayed in the Project Explorer window.

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4. After the project is imported, make sure that your libraries are imported successfully.

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How to update
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To update TECHNICA-IDE to a new release: 

1. Navigate to Help > Install New Software…

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2. Click on Add.

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3. Click on Archive and select the update site zip file, then click on Add.

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4. Uncheck Group items by category, select the feature to be installed, click on Next, then Finish. 

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5. Click on Install Anyway.

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6. Once the installation is finished successfully, restart the tool.

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To verify the TECHNICA-IDE installed plugin version, navigate to Help > About TECHNICA-IDE > Installation Details.