When is video recording being supported in TestComplete?

Question

I would like to have a video recording session started when tests are run (the tests are run at night unmanned), so that I can check/watch the video at morning, for the results.

Currently, TestComplete is not supporting starting/recording video recording sessions.

Does anyone have a good working approach for this?

Also, does anyone know if TC's roadmap includes video recording (of the tested (web)application), in the future?

Thanks.

lnd_amaral · Answer

I used Encoder 4 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27870) from Microsoft. &nbsp; &nbsp; *** SETTINGS **** &nbsp; - "Tools &gt; Current Project Properties" - CLR Bridge - At 'Browser Files', navigate to "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Expression 4\Encoder SDK" and select the file "Microsoft.Expression.Encoder.dll" &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; *** SCRIPT EXAMPLE **** &nbsp; function record(record){ &nbsp; &nbsp; var video = dotNET.Microsoft_Expression_Encoder_ScreenCapture.ScreenCaptureJob.zctor &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; if (record){ &nbsp; &nbsp; video.OutputScreenCaptureFileName = "C:/Videos/test.wmv"; &nbsp; &nbsp; video.Start() &nbsp; } &nbsp; else{ &nbsp; &nbsp; video.Stop() &nbsp; } }

tanyayatskovska · Answer

Hi Mathijs, &nbsp; There are many screen capture tools that allow recording a video. You can automate this process and make TestComplete run this tool at the beginning of the test and stop it after performing the last action. &nbsp; BTW, we have a corresponding suggestion in our DB - I've increased its rating based on your request. Thanks. &nbsp;

mgroen · Answer

Thanks for this info Leonardo.By the way, I have used NCH's Debut Video Capture software (provided by NCH Software), which allows command driven starting/stopping of recording.Worked well and could save recorded videos in multiple formats.Disadvantage is that it's not free software :(

jhall68w · Answer

I know this is an old post, but in case anyone comes by it again, TC now supports video recording.&nbsp;https://github.com/SmartBear/testcomplete-videorecorder-extension&nbsp;

mgroen · Answer

Tanya,thank you for your reply.What are the experiences with the video recording tools available?Anyone have a good idea of which tool to use for recording video in the background?What settings (videoformat etc), to use?Any ideas and suggestions are welcome...

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