Entering test results in detail grid view

Test runs displayed in detail grid view include an overview area that provides a read-only view of the entire test run and a detail area that guides you step-by-step through the test run. You can enter results (e.g., Pass, Fail, Undetermined) for each step in this view.

If issues occur during the test, you can enter problem statements to indicate how the actual results are different from expected results. Problem statements, which are used when creating issues from test runs, should be specific so other users can reproduce the issue. For example, if you perform a step to log in to the tested application and the login fails, you can enter the error displayed or other behavior that occurs.

Tip:  Review all information in the test run before running the test and entering results. See Running tests.

1. Select the test run on the Test Runs list window and click Edit.

The Edit Test Run dialog box opens.

2. Click the Steps tab.

The read-only test case steps and details for step 1 are displayed. The step status is displayed in the step detail pane.

3. Perform step 1 or select the step to perform.

4. If the actual results do not match the expected results or you experience an issue, click Add Problem Statement below the step or in the Expected Results area to enter a statement.

5. To add additional information to the step, click Add Step Note to add a note.

6. Enter the Actual Results observed when you perform the step.

7. To attach files to support the actual results, click the Add Attachment button and select an option. See Attaching files to test run steps.

8. Click Pass, Fail, or Undetermined to specify the step result. The available step results depend on the project settings.

The step status changes.

Note:   Choose Activities > Pass All Steps to pass all steps in the test run.

9. Click the Next Step button to navigate to the next step or select a step from the list.

Tip:  You can set a local option to automatically move to the next step in the test run after entering a step result. See Setting test case management options.

10. Complete all steps in the test run.

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

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

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

14. Save the test run.

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

Note:  If the test run is complete, make sure you enter the overall test result (e.g., Passed, Failed, or Undetermined). See Entering overall test run results.

Step status icons

The following status icons are displayed next to each test run step. If an icon is not displayed, the step does not yet have a result.

Icon Description
Step result is Passed
Step result is Failed
Step result is Undetermined
Comment
Step is missing required information based on compliance rules, such as an actual result.