Validating test case steps

If test case steps contain errors, an invalid steps message is displayed on the test case Steps tab. Errors in steps usually occur if incorrect syntax is used in text view or references to test case steps or attachments are not found. You must correct any errors before generating test runs.

1. Review any errors on the test case Steps tab when you are editing a test case.

• In text view, errors are displayed in red. Mouse over the text for information about the error.

• In grid view, the line that contains the error is highlighted.

2. Correct the errors.

3. Click . This button is only available if steps contain errors or if you made changes in text view.

Helix ALM validates the steps. Depending on the selected view, one of the following messages may be displayed.

Message	Description
Some steps are invalid and must be corrected	The steps must be manually corrected. Review the highlighted steps in grid view or mouse over highlighted errors in text view to review information about the errors. Continue editing and validating the steps until they are correct.
The steps are valid (text view only)	No changes are needed.
Some invalid steps were automatically corrected (text view only)	Helix ALM automatically corrected errors during validation. Check the steps in each view to make sure they are correct. For example, errors corrected in text view may result in combining multiple steps as one step in grid view, which may not be the format you want to use. Continue editing and validating the steps until they are correct.

4. Save the test case.

• Click Save to save and close the test case.
• Click Apply to save and continue working on the test case.