Knowledge Base » [506982] How do I record my session?
Answer
Operating System
Windows Vista, Mac OS X v10.5 (Leopard), Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard), Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger)Product or Service
TutorPlace, GatherPlaceClient Software
GP4User Type
Host, AdministratorSession recording is available to all Premium customers using GP4 version 4.1 or later.
For free upgrades from earlier versions of GP4 click here.
You can upgrade from a Basic to a Premium account here: http://www.gatherplace.net/myfeatures/
Session recordings are stored on our servers and can be played back from a simple link that can be emailed or placed on a website.
If you have the need to download a GatherPlace recording, please see this article.
Recordings can be viewed anywhere using a web browser that has Java 1.3 or higher installed and enabled, or by using the free GP4 client for hosts or guests.
Recordings can be renamed after they are finished if desired.
Note: You can also get to your recordings online from the My Account page on the GatherPlace website or go directly there to manage and play back your recordings.
For free upgrades from earlier versions of GP4 click here.
You can upgrade from a Basic to a Premium account here: http://www.gatherplace.net/myfeatures/
Session recordings are stored on our servers and can be played back from a simple link that can be emailed or placed on a website.
If you have the need to download a GatherPlace recording, please see this article.
Recordings can be viewed anywhere using a web browser that has Java 1.3 or higher installed and enabled, or by using the free GP4 client for hosts or guests.
Steps to Record a Session
This method uses the name of the session as the recording name by default.Recordings can be renamed after they are finished if desired.
- Host a session with GP4 version 4.1 or higher and start presenting.
- Click the Recorder Start (
) button on the GP4 interface to start recording. - When finished recording, click the Recorder Stop (
) button.
The recording will be saved with a name of "Recording of <session name>"
Alternate Method to Record a Session
This method allows the addition of a name and description prior to starting the recording.- Click on the Recorder Options triangle (
) of the recorder button to open the menu. - Select the Open recorder Dialog... menu item from the menu.

- Click the Start Recording button on the Recorder dialog.

- Enter a name and optionally a description for the recording in the Recording Info dialog (shown below).
- Click the Save button to start the recording with the name and description as entered.

- When finished recording, click the Recorder Stop (
) button.
Renaming a Recording
- Click on the Recorder Options triangle (
) of the recorder button to open the menu. - Select the Open recorder Dialog... menu item from the menu.

- Right-click the recording to be renamed (Mac users control-click) and select the Rename Recording menu item from the menu.

- Enter a new name or description in the Recording Info dialog and click the Save button to save the name or description changes.

Note: You can also get to your recordings online from the My Account page on the GatherPlace website or go directly there to manage and play back your recordings.

