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In very simple terms, a Test is a sequence of steps coupled with conditions or variables, test inputs and an expected result. It is intended to establish the quality, performance or reliability of a piece of  of system, i.e., test target. Usually, every requirement or objective the test target is expected to achieve needs at least one Test. The success of the Test is determined by comparing expected and actual results.

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  • Cucumber: of the Gherkin Kind;
  • Generic: of the Unstructured Kind;
  • Manual: of the Steps Kind.

In Global or Project settings, you may add other values for the Test Type.

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Step 2: Select the Project and on Issue Type,  select Test select Test.

Step 3: Type a Summary for the test and fill all appropriate fields — at least, the mandatory ones marked with an asterisk.

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Step 4: When you are satisfied with the content of your test, click the Create button.

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  • Type: The Test issue type;
  • Definition: The automated generic test definition (only visible for Generic tests).

To inline edit automated Test issues:

Step 1: If you are inline editing a Cucumber Test: 
- You can hover over the actual Test Type, click it, and change it to another type that is available on the select box.
- You can hover over the Scenario field, click it, and edit its contents.

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Step 2: If you are inline editing a Generic Test:
- You can hover over the actual Test Type, click it, and change it to another type available on the select box.
- You can hover over the Definition field, click it, and edit its contents.

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Manual Test Steps Table

To edit the steps of a Manual Test, please check this page.


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titleEdit Permissions

You can only inline edit Xray fields if you have permission to edit the Test issue.

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When the Type of a Test is changed, the details of the previous Info along with the associated Preconditions will be lost.

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This operation is permanent and not reversible.

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To clone a Test issue, select the "Clone" action in the issue page:

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After this, an additional dialog will be shown.

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And after the issue is created, its page will be opened.

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Any changes made to the Test data are recorded on the Xray History section. These include:

  • Changing the Test Type;
  • Changing the Test Definition or Steps;
  • Linking the Test with other entities (Preconditions, Test Plans, Test Sets, etc.);
  • Moving the Test between folders on the Test Repository.

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