Viewing test runs

You can view read-only test run information to set up the test environment and review the test steps without preventing other users from editing the test run at the same time. You can also create issues, view the related test case, send email, or enter test run workflow events. See Running tests for information about performing test runs and entering results.

1. In the Test Runs list window, select the test run and click View. You can also choose Edit > View.

The View Test Run dialog box opens.

A summary of workflow events and tracked email is displayed on the Overview tab. See Using the Overview tab. Additional information is displayed on the following tabs.

Tab	Displays:	More information
Steps	Steps to perform the test, expected results, and actual results.	Running tests
Variants	Test variants, or variable elements of an application that need to be tested, used to in the testing environment. You can additional test variant values as you perform test runs.	Adding run-time test variant values
Files	Files attached to the test run, including scripts for automated tests and files attached from source control applications, such as Surround SCM.	Viewing and downloading file attachments
Detail	Information about the related test case, such as the description, scope, conditions that must be met before performing the test, and the overall expected results.	Adding test cases
Workflow	Work performed on the test run as it moves through the workflow.	Viewing workflow event history
Email	Email sent about the test run. You can reply to email. Available only if email tracking is enabled for the project.	Viewing email and Replying to email
Links	Items linked to the test run. You can add, edit, delete, and diagram links, mark linked items as suspect to indicate they may be impacted by changes, and clear or investigate suspect dependencies.	Working with item links
Folders	Folders the test run is included in. You can add the test run to other folders, move it to different folders, or remove it from folders. You cannot add or move the test run to public folders you do not have permission to modify or are locked, or locked private folders. You cannot remove the test run from locked folders.	Organizing Items with Folders
History	Historical information about the test run, such as when it was created, when it was last modified, and all actions performed on it.	Viewing Item History

2. Click Edit to edit the test run. See Editing test runs.

3. Click Go To Test Case to view the related test case. See Viewing test cases.

4. Click Create Issue to add an issue to report any problems found during testing. See Creating issues from test runs.

5. Click Send Email to email a user about the test run. See Emailing from Helix ALM.

6. Click Watch to be notified every time the test run changes. See Watching issues to be notified about changes.

7. Click OK when you finish.