Editing test cases

Edit a test case to change the information, such as the steps to perform. When you edit a test case, related test runs are not updated to reflect the changes. You must generate new test runs or regenerate test runs to use the updated test case. See Generating test runs and Regenerating test runs.

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

1. In the Test Cases list, click next to the test case and choose Edit. You can also click the number or summary and then click Edit on the Viewing Test Case page.

The Editing Test Case page opens.

2. Make any changes to the general, custom fields, and test variant information in the overview area.

3. Make any changes on the tabs in the details area.

Tab	Displays:	More information
Steps	Steps to perform the test and expected results.	Entering test case steps
Files	Files attached to the test case, including scripts for automated tests and files attached from source control applications.	Viewing and downloading file attachments
Test Runs	Test runs generated for the test case. You can view test runs in a detailed list or a graphical overview 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
Traceability	Items linked to the test case and options to perform impact analysis. You can add, edit, and delete links, mark linked items as suspect to indicate they may be impacted by changes, and investigate suspect dependencies.	Working with item links and Performing impact analysis
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
Baselines	Baselines the test case is in. You can view the test case as it was when added to the baseline, view differences between the current test case and test case in the baseline, and view differences between the test case in two baselines.	Working with baselines from items
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

4. Click Actions and choose Generate Test Runs to generate test runs for the test case.

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.

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

6. Perform any additional actions.

• To move the test case through the workflow, click a workflow event button. For example, click Assign to assign it to another team member. Click More to see additional events. See Adding workflow events to items.
• To perform various actions on the test case, click Actions and choose an action.
• To run a report that includes information about the test case, click and choose a report. See Running reports.
• To send email about the test case, click and choose an option. See Emailing from Helix ALM.

7. Save the test case.

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

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.