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Generating a HAR file - Operations IQ® Platform
Generating a HAR file - Operations IQ® Platform

Helpful file for troubleshooting browser issues.

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Written by Joe Caffrey
Updated over 6 months ago

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We’ll review how to Generate a HAR (HTTP Archive Format) file for troubleshooting purposes. This is a browser setting and is not application specific.


Solution

Browser Options

Make sure you choose the correct instructions for the browser you are on.

  • Chrome

  • Firefox

  • Internet Explorer


Chrome

  1. Navigate to the problematic page in Chrome

  2. Press F12 on your keyboard

  3. Within the new window select the Network Tab

  4. In the upper left corner of the tab, and make sure there is a red record button. If it is grey, click it to turn it red.

  5. Check the box Preserve log.

  6. Click the Clear button next to the Red record button.

  7. Reproduce the issue that you were experiencing before, while the network requests are being recorded.

  8. Once you have reproduced the issue click Export HAR to download.

  9. Save the file to your computer.

  10. Upload your HAR file to your ticket or attach it to your email so that our Support team can analyze it.


Firefox

  1. Navigate to the problematic page in Firefox

  2. Press F12 on your keyboard. The Developer Tools will open as a docked panel.

  3. Within the new window select the Network Tab.

  4. The recording autostarts when you start performing actions in the browser.

  5. Reproduce the issue that you were experiencing before, while the network requests are being recorded.

  6. Right-click anywhere under the File column, and click on Save all as Har.

  7. Save the file to your computer.

  8. Upload your HAR file to your ticket or attach it to your email so that our Support team can analyze it.


IE

  1. Open Internet Explorer and go to the page where the issue is occurring.

  2. Press F12 on your keyboard (or click the gear icon > F12 Developer Tools)

  3. Click the Network tab.

  4. Reproduce the issue that you were experiencing before, while the network requests are being recorded.

  5. Once done click the Save button.

  6. Give the trace a filename and click the Save button which will save it as a .har file or .xml file.

  7. Upload your HAR file to your ticket or attach it to your email so that we may analyze it.


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