QTP 9.2: Delay Using CreationTime:=0 With 1 Open Browser

For those who use the CreationTime property extensively, you might have noticed a 10-15 seconds delay when working with only 1 open browser. This delay can be avoided, and the answer is quite simple. I am not sure why this approach works whereas CreationTime:=0 fails, but when I find out, I will be sure to update this post. I know that versions 9.5 and 10.0 are being used in many shops, and this is no longer a limitation, but for those who are still using v9.2 (my favorite), this article may help you overcome this issue.

Solution:

Instead of using 0 for Browser CreationTime, use Null. In other words, instead of the usual:

Browser("creationtime:=0")

replace the 0 with a null character:

Browser("creationtime:=")

To test this, open a single browser, and execute the lines below:

Dim timerInit, timerEnd
 
timerInit = Timer
Browser("creationtime:=0").Highlight
timerEnd = Timer - timerInit
 
MsgBox "With 'CreationTime:=0' : " & timerEnd & " seconds."
 
timerInit = Timer
Browser("creationtime:=").Highlight
timerEnd = Timer - timerInit
 
MsgBox "With 'CreationTime:=' : " & timerEnd & " seconds."

Result:

Tagged as: CreationTime, creationtime:=0, Delay, QTP, QTP 9.2