To compare results of different test runs, switch to the Compare tab in the main security test window.
This tab contains the test run and log panels:
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The test run panel includes two lists: Recent Test Runs and Archived Test Runs. By default, the latest test run is on the Recent Test Runs list. To select a number of tests to be saved, use the Number of runs to save drop-down list.
To archive a test run, right-click its name and select Archive Run in the context menu. Set the run as a baseline test, so it will appear on the Archived Test Runs list.
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The log panel works in two modes: log and diff. To switch between these modes, use the Show drop-down menu.
The panel also has several buttons:
Button Description Open the log settings dialog.
Note: The log settings are identical to those available on the Transaction Log tab.Clear the log. Export the log. Expand or collapse the log records.
Working with the Compare tab
To view the difference between two test runs, do the following:
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Run your test (once or multiple times). Make sure to specify the number of runs you wish to save in the Number of runs to save drop-down list.
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Right-click the name of the run you want to make a baseline test.
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Select Set as Baseline.
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The baseline test run will be highlighted on the Archived Test Runs list.
Switch the log panel to the Diff mode using the Show drop-down menu.
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Run the test one more time.
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Select the latest test run on the Recent test Runs list during or after the test run.
The comparison results will appear in the log panel.
Click any node to see the differences.
See Also
Analyzing Test Results
Configure Test Properties
Security Test Results