LoadGen 2020-Q3 - 5.0.0.6354
Starting from LoadGen Release 2020-Q3 we have introduced the Citrix Enhanced Load Profile
We at LoadGen know it can be difficult to create a user simulation (workload) that is steady and will perform the same routine over and over again. Before LoadGen 6281 release we only had three
validations for Citrix sessions: captions of open windows, an image of a specific area of the session, or
a pixel (or surrounding area) color of a specific location within the session.
Now we have introduced the Citrix Enhanced Load Profile. Both of the Citrix Load Profiles use the default API (Virtual Channels) which are available in the Citrix Receiver / Workspace App. With the LoadGen Citrix Enhanced Client, we will also extend the Virtual Channels with our own Virtual Channel. For the Enhanced profile to work you must install the LoadGen Citrix Enhanced Add-on. You can use the Window Caption, Image, and Pixel validations, and with the Citrix Enhanced Load Profile, you can also validate on Controls, and have the ability to start processes. In the near future, we will add new features like Folder and File actions and have the ability to measure Frame Rate and Latency on images.
You can create a Load Profile by following the next steps:
- Start the LoadGen Director
- Click the Add a canvas button
- Choose the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Choose one of the Load Profile types as shown in the image below
LoadGen - Citrix Basic Load Profile
LoadGen uses the default API (Virtual Channels) which are available in the Citrix Receiver / Workspace App. You can use Window Caption, Image, and Pixel validations. With this option, you don't have to install additional agents or add-ons on your Citrix VDI or Hosted Desktop.
LoadGen - Citrix Enhanced Load Profile
LoadGen uses the default API (Virtual Channels) which are available in the Citrix Receiver / Workspace App.
We will also extend the Virtual Channels with our own Virtual Channel. For the Enhanced profile to work you must install the LoadGen Enhanced Citrix Add-on.
You can use Window Caption, Image, and Pixel validations, with our extension you can also validate on Controls, have the ability to implement Folder and File actions, and have the ability to measure Frame Rate and Latency on images.
As mentioned earlier, one big difference between the basic and enhanced client is the need to install the LoadGen Citrix Enhanced Add-in. You can either automatically install this Add-in on the tab page shown below or install this Add-in manually. Read more about installing the Add-in manually in this article.
