Compare runs in the dashboard

This topic describes how to compare two runs from the same test in the dashboard.

Comparison tasks

Before you compare runs, sign in to your tenant and select a project and run. For details, see Sign in and select a run.

Use the following tasks to compare runs in the dashboard:

  • Compare two runs. Select a run from the same test and compare it with the current run. For details, see Compare two runs.

  • Control comparison view. Show or hide comparison data and change the selected run. For details, see Comparison view controls.

Compare two runs

You can compare two runs from the same test in the dashboard. Comparing runs helps identify performance bottlenecks, regressions, and other issues.

Each dashboard tab can be configured to compare with a different run. This lets you perform multiple comparisons within the same dashboard.

To compare two runs in the dashboard:

  1. Open the dashboard for a run.

  2. Click the Compare button Compare runs.

  3. In the Compare runs dialog box, select a run from the same test.

    • Use the search box to search for a run by ID.

    • To exclude halted runs, turn on the Exclude halted runs switch.

  4. Click Compare. When comparison is enabled:

    • Tables display columns for both runs.

    • Charts overlay data from both runs, using the data from the original run to define duration and scope.

Comparison view controls

The following table lists comparison view controls.

Action Details
Show or hide comparison data Turn on or turn off the Compare switch.
Change or clear the selected run Click the Edit selection button Edit selection.
Switch is off The selected run ID is retained and displayed as unavailable.

Notes and limitations

  • The compare feature is available only in dashboard mode. In enlarged view, you can view compared data that was added in dashboard mode and show or hide it. You cannot select runs for comparison or change dashboard-level settings.

  • Comparing runs is not supported if a dashboard tab contains at least one widget with multiple metrics.

  • Setting up a test run as a benchmark for quick comparison with the current run is not supported.

  • Comparing runs does not consume two measurements instead of one. For details, see Dashboard limits.

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