Navigator

All the work done in Load Tester is stored in a project file (.wpt). The Navigator View indexes and provides access to all of the resources stored in a repository, namely: testcases, datasets, load configurations (sometimes also called load profiles), and loadtest results. Double clicking on any resource in the Navigator View will open an appropriate editor for that resource.

The navigator view includes a sub-folder listing all reports available within the application. These reports can also be accessed by right-clicking on any applicable resource and choosing "Open as . . . Report." Testcase reports provide an overview of a testcase design. Baseline reports describe the predicted outcome of executing a load configuration.

Opening the Navigator View

The navigator view will be visible by default. If, however, you accidentally close it, the navigator view can be re-opened by selecting Window->Show View-> Web Performance Navigator from the main menu.

Create, Open, Save, or Close a Project File

Each of these operations can be initiated from several places in the UI. Load Tester also maintains a list of repositories you have worked with recently. Any open repository is automatically saved when you exit the application.

  1. File menu
  2. Toolbar
  3. Pop-up menu in the Navigator pane (right click to show)

 

 

 

Delete, Copy, Paste or Rename a Resource

Any resource in the Navigator View, excluding load test results, can be deleted, copied, pasted, or renamed. For certain practical reasons, load test results can be renamed or deleted but do not support copy and paste at this time. No two resources of the same type may have the same name.

If you delete a testcase that is used in a load profile or load test result, the deleted testcase will be silently retained until you also delete those resources.

If you rename or delete a dataset, this action may break references from testcases that use that dataset. If this happens, Load Tester will offer to repair the broken references for you, or give you the option to repair the references manually. Renaming datasets with their references in this way is always safe. Advanced users, however, may sometimes choose to replace a dataset with a different dataset by renaming them.

Pop-up Menu items

Additional options and tools are available by right-clicking on an appropriate resource within the Navigator View. Some of the most useful of these options are listed below: