CNET Editors' review
Analyze, and modify Web pages with this flexible, comprehensive Internet Explorer add-on. IEWatch's toolbar and spreadsheet-style interface places extension information under every Web site you choose. Anyone familiar with standard database buttons will catch on to this program's functions. A well-written help file includes quick start guides.
IEWatch isn't going to present conclusions; this is a fact-gathering tool. The program simply captures HTTP data as it is sent to your IE browser and displays the information in easy-to-read logs and charts under the normal Web page. Numerous functions help you determine where page items are stored, which items take the longest to load, and how cookies are used. Each function is opened in real time with the simple click of a tab, or link in the log. After a page has loaded, you can use the tool to analyze HTML code. Switching over is instantaneous, but you have to reload the page. Page items are helpfully listed by type. Clicking an item in the list highlights it on the Web page and you can quickly modify the code by entering HTML or script code on another tab.
Tabs and functions are arranged intuitively for experienced Web designers. The information presented is what most programmers need to study and improve their pages. The program installs and operates easily, but its functions are not more extensive than similar, but less expensive, tools. Nevertheless, Web page coders should give this well-designed tool a test. Some may find it exactly fits their needs.
Publisher's Description
From IEWatch Software:
IEWatch is a plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer that allows you to view and analyze HTTP/HTTPS headers, Cookies, GET queries and POST data. IEWatch shows you unencrypted data sent over HTTPS/SSL connections. The innovative "HTML Spotlight" feature allows quick pinpointing of the HTML code by directly clicking in the Web page.
Version 4.6.0.6 includes a Request Builder tool that allows simulating HTTP requests including RFC 1867 file uploads and analyzing the HTTP server response.
What's new in this version: Version 4.6.0.6 includes Request Builder tool that allows simulating HTTP requests including RFC 1867 file uploads and analyzing the HTTP server response.
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"Nice web development tool"
Version: IEWatch 4.0.1.3
Pros
For me this tool has been invaluable for debugging our Ajax enabled site. A feature that I used often is to be able to click on the web page and see the element HTML code highlighted in the page code.
Overall I like the ease of use and features of this tool.
Cons
It doesn't work for the Firefox browser which is the browser I use most often.
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"Outstanding HTTP analyzer!"
Version: IEWatch 4.0.1.3
Pros
The timeline graph was very useful in pointing out HTTP requests that slow down our web server. I tried several other HTTP analyzers and their overall quality and ease of use didn't compare to this product.
Cons
Exporting HTTP logs seems to be limited to 500KB so I'm only able to store a few pages.
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"Professional work, idea good. Useful product.But very large price."
Version: IEWatch 3
Pros
Professional work, idea good. Useful product.But very large price.
Cons
Professional work, idea good. Useful product.But very large price.
Too multicoloured very bright interface.
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