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