During the test run, the Start Transaction signals the beginning of the time measurement. You define the beginning of a transaction in the Start Transaction dialog box by choosing it from the Insert-Start Transaction button.

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To insert a transaction:
  1. Click the step where you want the transaction timing to begin. The page is displayed in the Active Screen tab.

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  2. Click the Start Transaction button or choose Insert > Start Transaction. The Start Transaction dialog box opens.

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  3. Enter a meaningful name in the Name box.

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  4. Decide where you want the transaction timing to begin.

    To insert a transaction before the current step, select Before Current Step.

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    To insert a transaction after the current step, select After Current Step.

  5. Click OK. A Start Transaction step is added to the Keyword View.

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