Associating Function Libraries with QTP Actions and the different ways to do it.

What is Associating Function Libraries ?

Associating means a way of connecting Function Libraries with the QTP Actions.

Why should we Associate Function Libraries ?

Normally while we write code , we could also write it in Actions , but it is best practise to write it in Function Libraries as we can Load it whenever necessary or Unload it whenever we want , but this cannot be done in Actions

Because , a single action can contain n number of Function Libraries associated with it , but Action will be only 1.

Ways to Associate/Disassociate Function Libraries
There are 2 ways

Other than Runtime:
1) Right clicking in Function Library Tab
2) File Settings

At Runtime:
1) LoadFunctionLibrary

Lets see in detail with screenshots

1) Right clicking in Function Library Tab

2) File Settings

At Runtime:
1) Using LoadFunctionLibrary Keyword in Action