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Manual exploring
This section deals with ways in which you can manually explore your application or services before starting the Test stage of the scan, or before starting an automatic scan (that includes both automatic Explore and Test stages).
Using AppScan
Manual exploring enables you to explore specific parts of your application, filling in fields and forms as you go. This can be a way of ensuring that particular areas of the site are covered, and that AppScan has the information needed to complete forms correctly.
Using AppScan as a proxy server
You can set AppScan to act as a proxy server and then manually explore your application using a third part browsing utility (browser, web services client, Automatic Explore script, mobile phone and so on) through AppScan. In this mode of operation, AppScan records the HTTP/HTTPS traffic going through it, analyzes it, and creates the appropriate tests.
Configuring your browser to use AppScan as a proxy
An example showing how to configure your browser to use AppScan as a proxy.

Configuring your browser to use AppScan as a proxy

An example showing how to configure your browser to use AppScan as a proxy.

Procedure

In AppScan, click Tools > Options > Scan Options tab.
Let's say the port is set to Automatic and is 4744.
Open Microsoft® Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN Settings, and select the check box in the Proxy Server section.

The Address and Port text boxes are enabled.
In Internet Explorer, enter the configuration you found in AppScan:

Address: localhost and Port: 4744