Recording Video of Test Executions

Recording Video of Test Executions Overview

Functionize provides users with the ability to record videos of test executions. This feature can be particularly helpful for debugging test cases. Video recording must be enabled on a per-test basis within the Test Settings. Once enabled, any on-demand executions of the test on supported browsers will have videos recorded for visual debugging efforts.

Enabling Video Recording

From the Test Detail Page

  1. Open a Test:

    • Navigate to the test you want to enable video recording for.
  2. Access Test Settings:

    • Open the Settings menu and select Test Settings.

  3. Enable Video Recording:

    • Go to the Advanced tab in the Test Settings window.
    • Check the box next to Enable Video (on demand runs).
    • Click Save.

From the Test Listing Page

  1. Open a Project:

    • Navigate to the project containing the test you want to modify.
  2. Access Project Settings:

    • Open the Actions menu and select Settings.

  3. Enable Video Recording:

    • Go to the Advanced tab in the Settings window.
    • Check the box next to Enable Video (on demand runs).
    • Click Save.

Video Playback

Running an On-Demand Execution

Once video recording is enabled, run an on-demand execution of the test on one of your enabled browsers. The Video Playback button will appear after the first execution finishes and video is available. Return to the Test Detail page to access the video.

Note:

  • The playback button will not be visible on browser results tabs where the test has not yet been executed after enabling video.
  • The Video Playback button will remain visible once a video has been recorded, even if video recording is later disabled for the test.

Accessing Video Playback

From the Browser Results Tab

  1. Open the Browser Results Tab:

    • Navigate to the Browser Results tab for the browser where you ran the test.
  2. Click the Video Playback Button:

    • Click the Video Playback button to open the Watch Test Video window.

  3. Video Playback Options:

    • The Watch Test Video window allows you to:
      • View fullscreen
      • Download the video
      • Adjust playback speed
      • View the video as picture-in-picture

From the History Tab

  1. Open the History Tab:

    • Navigate to the History tab for the test.
  2. View Execution:

    • Click on the View icon of an execution to open the read-only view.

  3. Click the Video Playback Button:

    • Click the Video Playback button to open the Watch Test Video window.
    • The Watch Test Video window will open for viewing as on the browser tabs

     

By following these steps, you can enable video recording for your test executions, making it easier to debug and review test cases visually.

For any further assistance, please contact support@functionize.com.