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WebDriver update for Silk Agents

Gergely Patka

If during BDLT recording, or tryScript you get an error, from SilkWebdriver, the cause of the problem could be that you don't have the relevant webdriver for the given browser. Automated update Usually you can trigger an update from Silk Workbench…
- over 3 years ago
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SilkPerformer Visual Studio 2017 extension SPWpfWizzard class error

Gergely Patka

The SilkPerformer Visual Studio extension might have some problems running on Visual Studio 2017 giving the following error message when a new "Silk Performer 21.0 Project" is created: "The vstemplate file references the wizard class 'SPWpfWizard.SpWizardImplementation…
- over 3 years ago
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Record ODBC Query Tool Traffic with Silk Performer (Video)

MigrationDeletedUser

The following video demonstrates how to record ODBC traffic in Silk Performer. First create a new project, making sure the project type is database > ODBC. Before recording, you will have to add an ODBC Query tool profile to Silk Performer applications…
- over 3 years ago
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Verifying Silk Performer DLL injection with Process Explorer.

CiaranB

In order to capture traffic from an application, Silk Performer will attempt to inject DLLs into the application under test. DLL injection can often be stopped by security and antivirus software. When this happens, Silk Performer cannot capture the traffic…
- over 3 years ago
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Why do I see an error reporting ‘MSVCP71.DLL’ is missing when trying to open SilkMeter?

MigrationDeletedUser

This message is only known to occur on 64-bit operating systems, and indicates that the system DLL 'MSVCP71.DLL' is missing from the machine. This DLL is required for successful usage of SilkMeter. To resolve this error it is necessary to manually…
- over 3 years ago
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Recording SAPGUI with Silk Performer

MigrationDeletedUser

A simple recording of SAPGUI with Silk Performer 10.0. In order to record SAPGUI, a supported SAPGUI client needs to be installed. There is a list of supported clients in the Silk Performer release notes. Before recording make sure you have…
- over 3 years ago
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Retrieving Silk Performer test results from CloudBurst Agents (Video)

CiaranB

This video shows how to retrieve Silk Performer test results from CloudBurst Agents. When using Silk Performer CloudBurst agents, the results of the test get stored on the cloud agent for as long as the cloud agent exists. This can be useful if…
- over 3 years ago
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TInit Transaction continues to repeat during Test Execution

MigrationDeletedUser

Silk Performer provides two types of special transactions, one for Startup and one for Shutdown. These transactions are generally recognised through the key words begin and end , and although there is no specific naming convention for each transaction…
- over 3 years ago
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Avoiding the Security Alert Dialog when Recording a Secure Website (video)

Lisa Johnston

To bypass the "Security Alert" dialog when recording a secure Website you need to do two things, first install the Borland Root CA certificate into your browser and then stop your browser from flagging warnings on mismatched domain names. To install…
- over 3 years ago
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Using region mapping to synchronize Citrix script playback in SilkPerformer

MigrationDeletedUser

Screen synchronization is achieved via CitrixWaitForScreen functions, which are not scripted automatically by the recorder. These functions are inserted via the Screen Region dialog box during recording. CitrixWaitForScreen functions compare replay…
- over 3 years ago
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SilkPerformer support for JavaScript

MigrationDeletedUser

During protocol level recording SilkPerformer captures and records the traffic between client and server (requests/ responses), and not client-side JavaScript execution. This means that you will not see JavaScript code functions recorded in your bdf script…
- over 3 years ago
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Loadtesting an application if I am unable to record at the protocol level

MigrationDeletedUser

There are a number of approaches that one can consider when a protocol approach is not feasible. This may be the case when the protocol used by the SUT is not directly supported or where client-side logic, proprietary encryption, complex session handling…
- over 3 years ago
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SilkPerformer 2011 help files do not appear when pressing F1

MigrationDeletedUser

Pressing F1 while SilkPerformer is the active window or while a function is highlighted should load the SilkPerformer help files. Sometimes this does not happen if the machine on which SilkPerformer has been installed has not been rebooted since the install…
- over 3 years ago
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How can I stop SilkPerformer scripting commented data when using recording rules?

MigrationDeletedUser

When using recording rules during recording, Silk Performer will print out a comment of the data that has been modified in the script. This is useful for keeping track of the automatic changes being made during recording. However when the recorder starts…
- over 3 years ago
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"TChart control is not properly installed" when launching Silk Performer.

MigrationDeletedUser

This issue has been known to occur when installing and accessing Silk Performer on a remote machine through an RDP session. RDP connection settings can affect the operation of certain Silk Performer components when enabled. Under Local Resources in…
- over 3 years ago
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Applications crash when the SilkPerformer Recorder is running under Windows 7

MigrationDeletedUser

Applications crash when the SilkPerformer Recorder is running under Windows 7 where Windows Error Reporting (werfault.exe) service flagging various applications as having stopped working. There is an issue with SilkPerformer 2009R2 running on Windows…
- over 3 years ago
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How do I reset the view to default in SilkPerformer?

MigrationDeletedUser

To reset the layout in SilkPerformer to the default click on View > Screen Layout > Reset
- over 3 years ago
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Can I use the 32 bit SilkPerformer Diagnostics dynaTrace client with the 64 bit SilkPerformer Diagnostics dynaTrace server?

MigrationDeletedUser

Can I use the 32 bit SilkPerformer Diagnostics dynaTrace client with the 64 bit SilkPerformer Diagnostics dynaTrace server? SilkPerformer Diagnostics dynaTrace server is available in 32 bit and 64 bit mode. There is a single 32bit client available which…
- over 3 years ago
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Performance Testing Primer

davidko

Why Performance Testing? Because time is money! Consider the case of an online retailer selling its products over the Internet. Potential customers must interact with the retailer’s Internet application to browse, search for, and buy products. Before…
- over 3 years ago
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AppDynamics Integration

Lisa Johnston

Introduction Silk Performer offers a plug-in framework for AppDynamics and other third-party diagnostics tools. The AppDynamics Plug-In is installed along with the Silk Performer setup. It is disabled by default. AppDynamics focuses on monitoring…
- over 3 years ago
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Customization of form data from script using a csv file

MigrationDeletedUser

This video demonstrates how to parameterise the form values in your script so that you are reading unique data for all users from a csv file. This demonstrates how to parameterize your script so you’re reading unique data for all users in your…
- over 3 years ago
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Recording using a Web browser on a PC (video)

Lisa Johnston

This video shows you how to record a mobile web application using a Web browser on a PC.
- over 3 years ago
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Recording with a Mobile Device (video)

Raquel Winkler

This video shows you how to record a mobile web application using a mobile device.
- over 3 years ago
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Using the BrowserNativeClick function (video)

Jonny

Using the BrowserNativeClick function. This behaviour has now changed in Silk Performer 9.5 onwards so the content of this video is relevant for versions prior to and including Silk Performer 9.0.
- over 3 years ago
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