Difference between TCD and SAPGUI

Hi all,
What are the differences between TCD and SAPGUI in ecatt?
And also which one is better? Should I used tcd mode of ecatt for any transaction? Or there is any limitations for the same. same for SAPGUI?

Hello Lalit,
TCD & SAPGUI modes have their own advantages & disadvantages. So their usage depends on their requirement in the recording.
Some of the differences between TCD & SAPGUI are as follows -
1. TCD recording mode can run in background as well as foreground.
- SAPGUI recording mode requires GUI playback. But it can run with or without user intervention.
2. TCD is fastest mode of recording as well as replay.
-SAPGUI is very slow.
3. TCD cannot be used for ENJOY transactions (those who have activex controls) where the usage of activex controls is mandatory. It is suitable for simpler transactions where directly values and be placed and results can be seen.
-SAPGUI work with ENJOY transactions. It should be selected only when the usage of the controls is mandatory.
You will conclude more about the TCD & SAPGUI usage gradually as you will work with transaction in eCATT.
More details can be found from the following weblogs -
1. eCATT Introduction
/people/sapna.modi/blog/2006/04/10/ecatt--an-introduction-part-i
2. TCD Recording Mode
/people/sapna.modi/blog/2006/04/10/ecatt-scripts-creation-150-tcd-mode-part-ii
3. SAPGUI Recording Mode
/people/sapna.modi/blog/2006/04/10/ecatt-scripts-creation--sapgui-mode-part-iii
PS If the answer solves your query, do reward points to everyone responding.
Regards

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