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From: ppgbms!paul@philabs.philips.com (Paul Matz)
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Subject: Re: Simulating Users on Sun 3/60 running X Windows
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Date: 16 Dec 88 15:13:04 GMT
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sun!athsys!jim@decwrl.dec.com (Jim Becker) writes:
> I have the task of determining how to capture a user session on the Sun
> (mouse & keyboard events) and then replay it automatically.  The purpose
> of this is to create test scripts that can be used for Q/A.

NeWS has a feature that captures all mouse and keyboard input.  It sounds
like just what you are looking for.  Version 1.1, and it is called
journalling.  The user interface controller works just like a tape
recorder.  Try it, you'll like it!

	Paul Matz
	PPG Biomedical Systems
	Pleasantville, NY.
	914-741-4685
	ppgbms!paul