Editing test runs

Edit a test run to enter test results or change the information in it.

Tip:  If you need to update field values for multiple test runs, use bulk change fields to quickly update multiple items simultaneously. See Bulk changing fields to update multiple items.

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

The Edit Test Run dialog box opens.

2. Make any changes to information on the tabs in the dialog box.

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

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

4. Click Create Issue to add an issue. 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. Save the test run.

• Click OK to save and close the test run.
• Click Apply to save and continue working on the test run.

Tip:  If the changes impact linked or related items, you may want to mark the items as suspect. This flags the items to indicate they should be reviewed. See Marking items as suspect.