How to Generate and Download a HAR File

Bold Reports web applications may encounter issues such as slow report rendering, parameter loading errors, or unexpected viewer interactions. To diagnose these problems effectively, an HTTP Archive (HAR) file can be a valuable resource.

This guide walks you through the steps to generate and download a HAR file from your browser.

Steps to Generate and Download a HAR File

Step 1: Open Developer Tools

1. Navigate to the webpage where you want to capture the HAR file.
2. Right-click anywhere on the page and select Inspect to open the browser’s developer tools.
   
   

Step 2: Access the Network Tab

1. In the Developer Tools panel, click on the Network tab.
2. Within the Network tab, enable the Preserve Log option.
3. Select the All option in the Network tab to capture all network activity. Then, reload the page and repeat the actions for the reports you want to include in the HAR file.
   
   

Step 3: Export the HAR File

1. After reproducing the issue, locate the Export HAR option in the developer tools.
2. Click to save the HAR file to your computer.
   
   

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently generate and download a HAR file, enabling effective troubleshooting of web application issues.

See Also

• How to Share Detailed Logs with Bold Reports Support
• How to Get Event Logs for Bold Reports of Windows Deployment