Log Files

eValid Log Files eValid validates your WebSite by recognizing and recording both successful and unsuccessful events. Detailed records are stored in its Log Files.

There are three logging methods that can be set from the Settings > Record/Play Preferences. eValid: Creating Log Files Step 1 of 9

In the Project/Log Management settings screen, click on the Logging you prefer: eValid: Logging Methods Step 2 of 9.: Simple.: Standard.: Detailed

eValid Log Files: Start Recording Step 3 of 9 In the address bar, type the URL of the WebSite you want to test. Then, Start Recording all the pages you wish to analyze.

eValid Log Files: Stop Recording Step 4 of 9 From the pulldown menu, select Stop Recording when you are satisfied with the event.

eValid Log Files: Start Playback Step 5 of 8 Hitting Playback > Start Playback will report all the movement, steps and mouse clicks you executed.

The Event Log contains all events that occurred during script playback. To view the Event Log, select Window > Logs Event Log. Viewing eValid Log Files Step 6 of 9

The Event Log is shown here using a Simple logging format, as set in Step 2. eValid Log Files: Simple Method Step 7 of 9

The Event Log is shown here using a Standard logging format, as set in Step 2. eValid Log Files: Standard Method

If you desire to use Detailed logging, make sure that Never Use Cache is selected from Settings > Cache Manager before running the playback with detailed logs. eValid Log Files: Cache Manager

The Event Log is shown here using a Detailed logging format, as set in Step 2. eValid Log Files: Detailed Method

For a quick result check, click on View > Icon in the upper left of the log file. Choose from different log formats: eValid Log Files: Select Your Format Step 8 of 9 View all data as Java Applet Graph. View data from a Spread sheet. View data as HTML Table.

For more detailed results, use the log files to generate graphical output. Select Window > Graphs > Log Graphs. eValid Log Files: Log Graphs Step 9 of 9

On the resulting page, select the graphical chart you are looking for. eValid Log Files: Chart Selection

A sample of the color-coded Performance Chart is shown on the left, with detailed download times from the last playback. eValid Log Files: Chart Sample

A detailed explanation of each dynamic analysis Chart can be accessed by clicking the Explanation link. eValid Log Files: Chart Descriptions

A sample of the chart explanation is shown on the left. It gives detailed analysis of the download times for the web pages you tested. eValid Log Files: Explanation Sample