Oracle Forms Record and Play - Overview

Here is an overview of the steps you need to perform to use Record and Playback:

1. Perform the Forms Playback setup. (One-off activity)
2. Record a load, following the instructions & "rules" in this User Guide.
3. Copy the load file you have just recoded from the server to your PC. It is always a good idea to take a copy of the file at this stage so you have a copy of your original recording.
4. Open the file in DataLoad. Make sure you make the correct selections in the Header Value Selection form. More...
5. DataLoad will display the data you recorded in Step 2. Replace and add to that data.
6. Save your changes and copy the file back to the server. Ensure the file is named and located as detailed in your setup (Step 1).
7. Start the playback. In 11i login to Oracle as your playback user and select the Responsibility (11.5.8 and below) or Form (11.5.9+) to open and the playback will start. In releases prior to 11i use the appropriate command or URL to start playback; the playback will login to Oracle for you.