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Recoding RPT test results in no Annotation Toolbar

Troubleshooting


Problem

Attempts to record a test with Annotation Toolbar in IBM Rational Performance Tester (RPT) fails as no Annotation Toolbar appears.

Symptom

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Confirm RPT Toolbar is listed in the Internet Browser's add-on list

  2. Record an RPT test

Expected result: Annotation toolbar appears during recording

Actual result: Annotation toolbar does not appear during recording..

Cause

Unknown

Resolving The Problem

WORKAROUND:

Option 1: Install RPT toolbar manually

  1. Close Rational Performance Tester

  2. Go to C:\Program Files\IBM\IBMIMShared\plugins
    \com.ibm.rational.test.lt.recorder.http.8.1.2.v20090xxx_xxxx\BrowserPlugins\

  3. Run uninstall-RPT-IE-Plugin.bat

  4. Delete files, cookie and history from Internet Options.

  5. Close all Internet browsers

  6. Make sure pop up blocker is turned off and active content is enabled.

  7. Reopen browser and right click on toolbar and Rational Performance Tester Toolbar menu should have disappeared.

  8. Try a new recording.
    When prompted for installing RPT annotation toolbar, select yes to install.

Option #2: Disable the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration.

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Document Information

Modified date:
18 July 2019

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swg21405922