Viewing test cases

You can view read-only test case information without preventing other users from editing the test case at the same time. You can also generate test runs, send email, and enter test case events.

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

The View Test Case dialog box opens.

A summary of item information, including 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
Detail	Information about the test case, such as the estimated time needed to run the test, description, scope, conditions that must be met before performing the test, and the overall expected test results.	Adding test cases
Steps	Steps to perform the test and expected results.	Entering test case steps
Variants	Test variants, or variable elements of the application that need to be tested, used in the testing environment.	Managing test variants
Files	Files attached to the test case, including scripts for automated tests and files attached from source control applications.	Viewing and downloading file attachments and Viewing local copies of source files
Test Runs	Test runs generated for the test case, organized by status (Waiting, In Progress, and Completed).	Viewing test run status
Workflow	Work performed on the test case as it moves through the workflow.	Viewing workflow event history
Email	Email sent about the test case. You can reply to email. Only available if email tracking is enabled for the project.	Viewing email and Replying to email
Links	Items linked to the test case. You can add, edit, delete, and diagram links, mark linked items as suspect to indicate they may be impacted by change, and clear or investigate suspect dependencies.	Working with item links
Folders	Folders the test case is included in. You can add the test case to other folders, move it to different folders, or remove it from folders. You cannot add or move the test case to public folders you do not have permission to modify or are locked, or locked private folders. You cannot remove the test case from locked folders.	Organizing items with folders
History	Historical information about the test case, 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 case. See Editing test cases.

3. Click Generate Test Runs to generate test runs.

Test runs contain all information from the related test case, but also include the results of a specific instance of the test. See Generating test runs.

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

5. Click Watch to be notified every time the test case changes. See Watching issues to be notified about changes.

6. Click OK when you finish.