Where can I find an online function reference for LoadRunner?

Question

Is there an online reference manual I can query which contains details of LoadRunner functions such as:

lr_start_transaction
web_url
web_submit_data
web_custom_request
lr_end_transaction

etc.?

Essentially, I want to be able to find out about these functions without having the LoadRunner environment licenced/installed.

Answer 1

There doesn't seem to be a web-based function reference but a ZIP file of Windows HTMLHelp (.CFM) files (the LoadRunner 9.10 VuGen API Reference) can be downloaded from here:

I found this by searching the HP Software Product Manuals with the following details (requires free registration):

Product: LoadRunner
Product version: 9.10 
Operating system: Windows

I tried version 9.50 as well but it did not provide a link...

One gotcha: once I had the .CFM on my machine I had to 'Unblock' them via the Properties dialog otherwise I got the 'This program cannot display the webpage' message within HTMLHelp.

Answer 2

Every copy of LoadRunner ships with a soft copy of the manuals.

Answer 3

The official reference would be at Help >> Fuction Reference in HP Loadrunner:

You can do "quick searching" by clicking on the index:

The reference is actually made up of html files (located at HP\Loadrunner\help\function_reference\FuncRef.htm), so they can be viewed directly in any browser.

(Btw, there are many useful gems within the Loadrunner\help folder too, especially the PDFs tutorials.)

Answer 4

Try the search @ http://loadrunnertnt.com or ask @

LoadRunner Group