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Logging and Replaying User Interactions in GTK-based software

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: We present inGTK, a logging system for the GIMP application that uses a modified version of the GTK3 library to capture all user interactions without modifying the GIMP source code. In addition, we present Intereplay, a custom Qt application that acts as a remote controller to replay interactions directly in GIMP using a client- server architecture to facilitate making sense of the logs captured while re-watching them live. This system supports scenarios like debugging, capturing data in longitudinal studies, or running tuto- rials locally with actual input events. We present early results from reproducing online tutorials and discussing the current limitations of the system.

Source: HAL

Authors: Sagon, Léna, Fruchard, Bruno, Casiez, Géry

Institution: LOOP: Outils interactifs multidynamiques intégrant la connaissance de l'interaction

Language: English

Topic: Software Testing and Debugging Techniques

Subfield: Software

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7220615364

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