Editing manual test runs

Edit a manual test run to enter test results or change the information in it.

If you need to update field values for multiple manual test runs, use bulk change fields to quickly update multiple items simultaneously. See Bulk changing fields to update multiple items.

1. In the Manual Test Runs list window, select the manual test run and click Edit. You can also choose Edit > Edit.

The Edit Manual Test Run dialog box opens.

Icons may indicate the item is locked or marked as suspect. See About item status indicators.
  • The left pane displays General and Custom Fields values. The available fields and grouping depends on how Helix ALM is configured for your team. To learn more, see Configuring field layouts.
    • To scroll to a field group, click Scroll to fields and select a field group.
    • To expand a field group, click . To collapse a group, click . To expand all groups, click . To collapse all groups, click .
    • If information is available about a field group, mouse over to display a tooltip.
  • The right pane displays the following tabs:
Tab Displays: More information
Overview Read-only summary of item information, including workflow events and tracked email. Using the Overview tab
Steps Steps to perform the test, expected results, and actual results. Running manual tests
Variants Test variants, or variable elements of an application that need to be tested, used to in the testing environment. You can additional test variant values as you perform manual test runs. Adding run-time test variant values for manual test runs
Files Files attached to the manual test run, including scripts and files attached from source control applications, such as Surround SCM. Viewing and downloading file attachments
Workflow Work performed on the manual test run as it moves through the workflow. Viewing workflow event history
Email Email sent about the manual test run. You can reply to email. Available only if email tracking is enabled for the project. Viewing email and Replying to email
Links Items linked to the manual test run. You can add, edit, delete, and diagram links, mark linked items as suspect to indicate they may be impacted by changes, and clear or investigate suspect dependencies. Working with item links
Folders Folders the manual test run is included in. You can add the manual test run to other folders, move it to different folders, or remove it from folders. You cannot add or move the manual test run to public folders you do not have permission to modify or are locked, or locked private folders. You cannot remove the manual test run from locked folders. Organizing items with folders
History Historical information about the manual test run, such as when it was created, when it was last modified, and all actions performed on it. Viewing item history

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

3. Click Create Issue to add an issue. See Creating issues from manual test runs.

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

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

6. Save the manual test run.

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