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Morae COM Server

Morae Recorder supports an out-of-process COM server, which gives a programmer access to many of its powerful recording features. This functionality can be accessed through any programming environment that supports COM, including Visual Basic, Visual C/C++, Visual Studio.NET, Delphi, and C++ Builder.

Uses of Morae COM Server

Monitor Web Site Usage
Use the COM server to track how users navigate Web sites. Use a Browser Helper Object (BHO) Internet Explorer to monitor page transitions. The BHO can act as a client to Recorder's COM server. It can then start and stop a recording based on whatever criteria you want (i.e., navigate to a certain page). The BHO can also insert Markers into the recording with vital information such as mouse coordinates and URLs.

Automate Usability Tests
Your custom application can be a COM client. During development, you can have Recorder start a recording when the user launches your application and stop a recording when the application is closed. You can then automatically insert Markers when the user interacts with specific parts of your application, such as when certain user interface elements are clicked on.

Control Morae Recorder Programmatically
Because Recorder can now be controlled programmatically, you can now have ultimate control as to when a recording is started or stopped and what is captured. Practically anything that can be programmed can be a COM client and can access Recorder's powerful features.

How to Get Started

The COM server is built into Morae Recorder (version 1.2 and higher). When you install Recorder, the COM server is automatically registered and available for use.

For detailed information about how to develop with the COM server, download and read the Morae Recorder COM Server Guide. Also, download and examine our sample programs.

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