Import Pre-captured Trace File

You can import pre-captured trace file (Trace Capture Acrhive .tracecpt or plain .bin file) into System Trace to analyze the data.

To import the file, follow the steps below.

1. Complete startup steps described here to ensure proper decode of the imported file.

2. Go to File > Import:

   

3. Expand the list and select SystemTrace > Trace capture:

   

   Click Next >

4. In the opened dialog box, click Browse, choose the file to import, and click Open.

5. Select the Trace Project you want to import the data to from the drop-down list. If you do not have a project yet, type in a name for your new project and check the Create trace project box.

   

6. Click Finish to close the dialog box.

7. In the Project Explorer view, expand the capture node. You should see a a new entry named after the imported file.

8. Double-click the entry and in the editor which pops up and click on Decode.

   

The sample trace is displayed in the trace viewer.