In this lesson, you learn how to create a test project
and record user actions in Citrix XenApp.
About this task
The most convenient way to create a new test in IBM®
Rational® Performance Tester is to record a Citrix
session. The recording contains mouse and key strokes as user input actions and window events as
responses from the Citrix server.
Because of the way the recorder works, consider these issues during the recording:
Set up your application so that all actions are repeatable. For example, turn off "tips of the
day," ensure that any file already existswarnings are consistent, and
avoid using dynamic menu items such as recent documents.
Ensure that mouse movements are clearly decomposed. The recorder does not record mouse wheel
scrolls.
Use specific Microsoft
Windows accounts for performance testing that have limited
potential for data loss if there are errors or synchronization failures during the test run.
The recorder synchronizes user actions and window events automatically so that the generated test
waits for a window event before triggering the next user input. In some cases, however, you must
manually add synchronizations. For example, add synchronizations when screen updates do not result
directly from a user action. These synchronizations tell the test to wait for a specific window,
text, or graphic to open on the screen before running the next user input.