Re-recording a topic allows you to capture screenshots and actions using the original topic as a guide. This feature is useful when the topic text has been translated and the frame screenshots need to be recaptured in a different language. It can also be used to capture new screenshots if the screens have changed or if steps have been added to or removed from procedures in the target application. 


When you re-record a topic, you can start from any frame you choose. The Recorder opens with a Preview of Original window that displays the frame screenshot on the left and the frame bubble text on the right. The mouse pointer changes to a magnifying glass, as it moves over the Preview the Original window, allowing you to zoom in/zoom out as necessary to set up the screenshot. The bubble text used in the preview window is from the active preview mode in the Topic Editor. As you press PRINTSCREEN to record these steps, the Recorder advances to the next frame automatically.


Note: Two visual cues are displayed when re-recording a Decision frame. First, the Next screenshot field shows Decision Frame Screenshot. Secondly, the decision paths of the Decision frame display in the bubble area of the re-recorder (however, the links are not active).


The re-recording process begins on the currently selected frame, so you can choose the frame on which you want to begin by navigating to it in the Topic Editor. Once the Recorder opens in Re-recorder mode, the Previous and Next Frame arrows allow you to navigate forward and/or backwards within the current path to locate the appropriate frames to be re-recorded. Frames can be added within the flow of the re-recording process via the Insert Frame icon. Inserted frames can be undone by clicking the Undo icon. As you navigate the frames, only the steps where you press PRINTSCREEN are re-recorded.


The re-recording process ends automatically when you reach the end of the topic. You can also end the process at any time using the Finish button in the Recorder. This flexibility allows you to stop re-recording and restart it again on any frame.


The re-recording process and the Preview of Original window handle the different types of frames as follows:

Note: Automatic recording mode and the Undo button are not supported when re-recording a topic. Re-recording a topic is always a manual process.


To re-record the topic starting at the current frame:

  1. On the Edit menu, choose Re-record Topic.
     
  2. Set up the target application at the appropriate screen.
     
  3. If necessary, use the Previous Frame or Next Frame arrows to navigate to the frame to be re-recorded.
     
  4. Press PRINTSCREEN to capture the screenshot.
     
  5. If necessary, use the Previous Frame or Next Frame arrows to navigate to the next frame to be re-recorded.
     
  6. Press PRINTSCREEN to capture the actions and screenshots.
     
  7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 as necessary.
     
    The Recorder closes automatically when you re-record the last frame in the topic. If you want to stop the re-record process before the end of the topic, click Finish in the Recorder window.

To insert a frame during re-recording of a topic:

  1. On the Edit menu, choose Re-record Topic.
     
  2. Set up the target application at the appropriate screen.
     
  3. Press PRINTSCREEN to start the re-record process.
     
  4. If necessary, use the Previous Frame or Next Frame buttons to navigate to the frame before where you want to insert a frame.
     
  5. Click the Insert Frame button to start Insert mode.
     
  6. Press PRINTSCREEN to capture the screenshot. The Undo button activates if you want to undo the insert.
     
  7. If want to continue re-recording, click the Insert Frame button to exit Insert mode and use the Previous Frame or Next Frame buttons to navigate to the next frame to be re-recorded.
     
  8. Press PRINTSCREEN to each time you want to re-record any action and screenshot. The Recorder closes automatically when you re-record the last frame in the topic. If you want to stop the re-record process before the end of the topic, click Finish in the Recorder window.

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