Fixing Hidden or Off-Screen Windows in UFT and Other Windows Applications

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Issue:

Users may occasionally encounter a situation in Micro Focus UFT (Unified Functional Testing) where navigating to:

Resources > Object Repository

Does not visibly open the Object Repository Manager window. Despite repeated attempts, the window appears to be unresponsive or missing entirely from the screen.

Cause:

This issue is commonly related to how Windows handles application window positions. It is not directly caused by UFT itself but is often a result of:

• The Object Repository Manager window being positioned off-screen (e.g., due to changes in monitor configuration, such as disconnecting an external display).

• UFT restoring the last known window position, which may now be outside the current visible screen area.

   

Steps:

To bring the off-screen Object Repository Manager window back into view, follow these keyboard shortcuts:

1. Make sure UFT is the active window.

2. Press the following keys in sequence:

   • Alt (brings focus to the top menu)

   • Space (opens the window control menu)

   • M (selects the "Move" option)

3. Use the arrow keys (↑ ↓ ← →) to move the window back into view.

4. Once the window is visible, use your mouse or press Enter to finalize the window’s position.

Alternative Method:

If the above method does not work or is inconvenient:

1. Restart UFT.

2. Press Windows key + Arrow keys (left or right) while the UFT window is focused. This uses the Windows Snap feature to reposition windows, which may help bring any off-screen dialogs back into view.

Additional Info:

• This is a Windows OS behavior and not a defect in UFT.

• This issue can occur with other dialog windows in UFT or other applications if they were previously positioned on a now non-existent display.

• It's recommended to reset window positions or dock all windows after reconnecting or removing external monitors.

• Updating display drivers or configuring display settings to "Extend" or "Duplicate" appropriately may reduce such occurrences.

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