Running a test suite

A test suite is a collection of test cases that have been grouped for test execution purposes. You can run a test suite by opening the test suite or by opening the All Test Suites window.
To run a test suite:
  1. Open an existing test suite.
    Note: You cannot run a test suite until it has been saved.
  2. Click the Run Test Suite icon (Run Test Suite icon) in the upper right corner of the test suite window.

    This opens the Run Test Suite window.

    Run Test Suite
    Note: You can also run a test suite from the All Test Suites window.
  3. From the Run Test Suite window, click Run to open the Test Suite Execution Console.
    Test Suite Execution Console
  4. If the first test case in the suite is a manual test, click Run Manual Test to open the test execution window.

    If the first test case in the suite is an automated test, the test will run automatically.

  5. Step through the manual test execution one step at a time and click Close when finished.

    If necessary, you can file a defect and associate the defect with a particular step.

  6. Click the Execution Result icon (Execution Results) to view the test suite execution results.
  7. Update the execution results as needed and click Save to save your updates.

    For example, you can provide a detailed description of the test results in the Result Details section.

  8. To file a defect:
    1. Click the Defects icon (Add defect icon) in the upper right corner of the Execution Results.

      You can add a new defect or assign an existing defect.

    2. Complete the defect form as needed.
    3. Click Save to save the results.
  9. Repeat for each subsequent test case in the suite.

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