Test and save recordings in the Deprecated WPM Recorder
After you create a recording, you can play the entire recording or step through it. During playback, the player times how long it takes each step to run. This information is used later to calculate typical timings for the recording.
The WPM Recorder automatically tests the recording when you save it.
- To play an entire recording in the WPM Player, click Play
. - To play a recording step-by-step, click Step
. The recorder plays the next action in the sequence and pauses. Repeat for each step.
If the server hosting the WPM Recorder is connected to the SolarWinds Platform server, you can save recordings directly to the SolarWinds Platform server. You can also use the recorder to create a transaction from a new recording so you can monitor it in the SolarWinds Platform Web Console, as well as Import WPM recordings or Export WPM recordings.
To save a recording to the SolarWinds Platform server:
- Click Save
. - Provide the Recording name.
- (Optional) Provide a Description.
- (Optional) Select the "Open web console to create a monitor for this recording" option.
- Click Save.