What is the way to EXPORT the Controller Messages from the result (*.lrr_) or the Microsoft Access database file?

Hello,

In 2023R1 Output Logs are stored in SqliteDb.db under the result folder.

The error messages could be checked through SQLite tool like below:

You may use the [Save...] button above to export the table as csv file.

Thanks,

I looked at the directory path that is specified in the Controller's Results Settings. On my 2023 R1 system there is an .MDB file for the Microsoft Access database, but there is NO .DB file or any file starting with Sqlite*.*,

My main point here is that the Controller's Output Window, for many Loadrunner software versions prior to Version 2022 R2, there has ALWAYS been an ICON at the top of the Controller's Output WIndow that allowed for the EXPORTING of any Controller messages to a CSV file. Why this very useful feature has been removed from 2022 R2, and especially the latest Loadrunner software (which is supposed to be the best one) in Version 2023 R1 or  2023 R1 Patch 2... does NOT make any sense whatsoever.

Customers should not have to use a third party tool, like SqLiteDb to EXPORT Controller Output messages that used to be provided by using the software within the Controller in many prior versions of the Controller software.  The removal of this feature is an oversight caused by the introduction of the new user interface for the Output Window, which does not provide any VALUE ADD to the customer that I can tell. It also makes the Controller and the Analysis software look "UNFINISHED" since ONLY a few parts of the Controller / Analysis software use this new user interface (ie. the Controller's / Analysis's Output Window and the Controller's Transaction Window). 

This problem is not limited to the Controller either since the Analysis software uses the same or similar software to display the Controller's messages from WITHIN the Analysis softrware (when you select the option within the Analysis software to view the Controller Messages).

Hello Richard
I just want to clarify a few things for you.
You are correct in that the output UI was changed in the last release. This is part of our on-going modernization efforts and you will see incremental updates to many more UIs in the future versions. 

As part of the effort to replace some older UIs we are not only providing a fresher look and feel but also reducing any technical debt and also providing better stability. However, thanks for pointing our that this option was removed.
I have added this to the backlog and we will re-instate this soon.

Cheers David

Thank you for your quick response.

I understand that in any modernization effort not every part of a large software package can be modernized at the same time. However, my opinion on these modernization efforts was impacted by the loss of key features that my company has dependent upon for years. The exporting of the Controller messages (which affected both the Controller and Analysis components), the multiple problems with the new Output Windows "Clear All" option, and the multiple problems with the Controller's new Transaction Window certainly contributed to my negative assessment of the modernization efforts associated with these two important windows within the Controller's user interface. I also have submitted technical support cases for all of these problems, and I have received either workarounds or hot fixes for them.

I am not sure if any of these issues have been fixed in Version 2023 R1 Patch 2.

Hi Richard
Thanks for your honest and frank feedback. Its very much appreciated.
We have just prepared our latest patch and did not include this so I have queued this for release into the first release of next year.
So expect this to be fixed and much more stable in the release we have GA in the first quarter of 2024.

Please continue to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas and I will ensure they are looked at
I am also happy to arrange a call and discuss in more detail
Thanks David

Hello Team, 

Am wondering if this issue has been resolved and if some one is reviewing the features carefully.

What has been a stable and great product is beginning to look like a lot of miscalculations on part of the product team. LoadRunner Controller used to be rock solid, now it appears the someone has randomly decided to play with it. What used to work well is now looking like a disaster in the making. 

If you know the typical performance testing mentality, it is not "fresher look" or any of those fashionable terminology.  It is "functionality" that needs to be take into account first and considered a top priority. 

Please do not make this product harder to use.

Thank you.

Hi Sekhar
I am the product manager for LRP and I would be keen to learn what functionality you have lost?
Some of the changes that have been made have been through direct customer feedback and also through us testing the product for any weak points and degradation.

We have reinstated the export option in 24.1 and for 24.3 we have new features and stability features in flight that will provide even better user experiences and confidence in the product.

I would also like to point out that the tool has a 25 year heritage and as such we are needing to modernize and make this future proof to support cross platform etc... We will need to achieve this incrementally over a number of releases.

If you could please share your concerns that would be great.
Thanks David

Hi Sekhar
I am the product manager for LRP and I would be keen to learn what functionality you have lost?
Some of the changes that have been made have been through direct customer feedback and also through us testing the product for any weak points and degradation.

We have reinstated the export option in 24.1 and for 24.3 we have new features and stability features in flight that will provide even better user experiences and confidence in the product.

I would also like to point out that the tool has a 25 year heritage and as such we are needing to modernize and make this future proof to support cross platform etc... We will need to achieve this incrementally over a number of releases.

If you could please share your concerns that would be great.
Thanks David

Hi David,

Good to hear from you! I will be glad to share my feedback regarding LRP.  I have been using this product since LR version 6, and agree with your perspective.

Would be great if we can do a walk thru to go over some of the challenges which need to be addressed.

Thank you,

Sekhar

Hello Sekhar
Sure this sounds good.
Drop me an email and we can setup a call.
dmcleish@opentext.com

Thanks David