Duplicating test cases

If you need to add a test case with the same basic information as another one, save time by duplicating the existing test case and then editing the new one.

1. In the Test Cases list, select the test case to duplicate, click Actions, and choose Duplicate.

The Duplicate Test Case Options dialog box opens.

2. Select Link duplicated test case with original to link the new test case with the original test case.

• Select a Definition to specify the relationship between the test cases. The list includes all test case link definitions. A description of the selected definition is displayed.
• Enter a Comment to display on the test case Traceability tab.
• If you select a parent/child definition, select Make original test case the parent to make the original test case the parent in the relationship.

3. Select Identify original test case in system comment to automatically add a comment to the Workflow tab in the new test case that indicates the original number and summary.

4. Select the information to copy from the original test case. Expected result attachments are always included in duplicated test cases.

The available options depend on your security permissions. Information you select to copy from the original test case is displayed on the corresponding tab in the new test case. Folder information copies the new test case to the same folders as the original test case if you have access to the folders.

5. Click Duplicate.

The test case is duplicated and assigned the next available number.

6. Modify the duplicated test case and save the changes. See Editing test cases.