Download an axe Expert Script

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Download a script when you want to select an existing script from a project in axe Monitor to make it available for playing in the Scripting tab of the axe Expert Extension.

Before you begin, it is important to remember to clear any currently loaded and displayed scripts from the Scripting tab prior to downloading one. For more information, see Clear a Script. Additionally, you must be logged in to axe Monitor. It is also important to note that the Chrome browser must not be using "incognito" mode, otherwise script downloading from axe Monitor is not possible.

Steps for Downloading a Script

Step 1

At the top, right of the Scripts panel content pane, click Download link.

Clicking the Download button on the Scripting tab toolbar

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If you have not already signed in to axe Monitor and selected a project, you will be prompted to do so. The list of available projects corresponds to those marked as Favorite in axe Monitor.

Step 2

In the Select a script drop-down menu, click down arrow, then click to select a script in the list.

The Select a script menu closes and your selection displays.

Step 3

Click DOWNLOAD SCRIPT.

Selecting a script from the drop-down menu, then clicking the DOWNLOAD SCRIPT button

The event table in the Scripts panel content pane at right displays populated rows for each event in the downloaded script.

Clicking the List Scripts button under the Project menu

You can now play the script, or edit it as desired. For more information, see Play a Script.