Modifying counters in a graph

To gather additional information for diagnosing performance problems, you can modify the counters that are displayed in a graph.

About this task

Counters are specific in-built queries that gather statistical information from the recorded test. The information can be the number of page hits, response time, and user load. By default, each report has pre-defined counters. You can add or remove the counters from the graphs in the report.

Procedure

  1. Double-click the report from the Test Navigator to modify the counters.
  2. Click the Menu icon Menu, and then click Edit.
  3. Click the Settings icon Settings icon to modify counters on a specific graph.
  4. Select the Counters tab on the View Settings page, and then perform the following steps to add, remove, or move the counters in a graph:
    1. Click the Plus button add counter button, and then select the counters from the drop-down list to add a counter.
    2. Click the Remove button remove counter button to remove the selected counter.
    3. Use the up-down control buttons up down buttons to move a counter.

    The Preview section displays the result of the actions.

  5. Optional: For a selected counter, you can change the component of the counter. Based on the counter selection, the Component field shows the options available for that counter.
  6. Perform the following steps to define a percentile value as decimal number for the counter:
    1. Select the Percentile as component from the Component drop-down list.
    2. Enter a new value in the Percentile value field.
      For example, 99.9.
  7. Optional: You can change the Cumulated value for the selected counter if you want to show the cumulation values on a graph. Select one of the following options based on the requirement:

    • Select No to display the value of the last interval on the current time range.

    • Select From the beginning of the time range to display the cumulation of all values of the current time range.

    • Select From the beginning of the run to display the cumulation of all values from the beginning of the run to the end of the current time range.

    Notes:
    • For line charts, the default value is No.
    • For bar chart, pie chart, and tables, the default value is From beginning of time range.
    • The fields Label, Path, and Unit are non-editable.
  8. Click Apply.
  9. Click Save from the menu.
  10. Optional: Click Save As to create another report with these changes.
  11. Click the Edit icon Edit icon for counter to exit the edit mode.

Results

You have updated the counter information for the specific report.