Navigator
The Navigator is used to view and manage
test cases and datasets. Test cases and datasets are saved in a repository.
Test cases are created by executing and saving tests with the Analyzer
tool. Datasets are created by importing existing datasets or creating
new datasets using the Dataset Editor. The repository is saved in a file
with the .wpt extension.
Opening the Navigator View
The navigator view is opened by selecting
Window->Show View-> Web Performance
Navigator from the main menu.
Open, Close or Create a Repository
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Each of these operations can be initiated
from four places in the UI:
Repository
menu. Pop-up menu in the
Navigator pane (right click to show) Toolbar File
menu (standalone version only)
Opening
Multiple repositories can be opened at
the same time using by holding the Shift
key while selecting items in the list or tree.
The repository, test cases and datasets
are displayed in the navigator when opened.
Closing
When a repository is closed, any open
editor windows associated with the repository are closed.
Creating
Before creating the repository, you will
be prompted for the file name and location. |
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Recently Used Repositories
A shortcut to opening the recently used
repositories is provided in the Repository->Recently
Used and the pop-up menu in the Navigator.
Cut, Copy, Paste or Rename a Test Case
After selecting a Test Case in the Navigator, it can be cut, copied,
or renamed. The paste capability is activated once a cut or copy has occurred.
These actions are available in the following locations:
Repository
menu
Pop-up menu in the
Navigator pane (right click to show)
Toolbar
Cut
Any open editor window(s) associated with
the Test Case are closed and the Test Case is removed from the list of
Test Cases in the Repository.
Copy
Copy
is used along with Paste to create a copy of the selected Test Case in
the specified Repository.
Paste
Used in conjunction with Copy or Cut,
Paste creates a new copy of the last cut/copied item in the Repository
selected in the Navigator View.
Rename
A new name must be entered. Duplicate
Test Case names within a Repository are not allowed.
Cut, Copy, Paste or Rename a Dataset
After selecting a dataset in the Navigator,
it can be cut, copied, or renamed. The paste capability is activated once
a cut or copy has occurred. These actions are available in the following
locations:
Repository
menu
Pop-up menu in the
Navigator pane (right click to show)
Toolbar
Cut
Any open editor window(s) associated with
the Dataset are closed and the Dataset is removed from the list of Datasets
in the Repository.
Copy
Copy
is used along with Paste to create a copy of the selected Dataset in the
specified Repository.
Paste
Used in conjunction with Copy or Cut,
Paste creates a new copy of the last cut/copied item in the Repository
selected in the Navigator View.
Rename
A new name must be entered. Duplicate
Dataset names within a Repository are not allowed.
Other Pop-up Menu items
Additional items on the Navigator's pop-up
menu are available based on the item selected in the Navigator view. These
are:
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Edit Testcase
Opens a Testcase
Editor when a testcase is selected.
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Edit Dataset
Opens a Dataset
Editor when a dataset is selected.
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Import Dataset
Opens the Import
Dataset Dialog when a dataset or the Dataset Folder is selected.
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Reload Dataset
Opens the Import
Dataset Dialog when a dataset is selected.
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Create a new Dataset
Opens the New
Dataset Dialog when a dataset of the Dataset Folder is selected
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Opening a Chart
Creates a Performance
Trend Chart (size or duration) when a testcase is selected.
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Record a new Testcase
Opens the Recording Dialog to start
a new testcase when a testcase or the Testcase Folder is selected.
Notes: