Entering manual test results in detail grid view

Manual test runs displayed in detail grid view include a read-only view of the entire manual test run and links to details for each step to guide you through the manual test run. You can enter results (e.g., Pass, Fail, Undetermined) for each step in this view.

If issues occur during the test, you can enter problem statements to indicate how the actual results are different from expected results. Problem statements, which are used when creating issues from manual test runs, should be specific so other users can reproduce the issue. For example, if you perform a step to log in to the tested application and the login fails, you can enter the error displayed or other behavior that occurs.

1. In the Manual Test Runs list, click next to the manual test run and choose Edit.

The Editing Manual Test Run page opens.

2. Click the Steps tab.

The read-only test case steps are displayed.

3. Click step 1 or the step to perform.

Details for the selected step are displayed.

4. If the actual results do not match the expected results or you experience an issue, click Add Problem Statement below the step or in the Expected Results area to enter a statement.

5. To add additional information to the step, click Add Step Note to add a note.

6. Enter the Actual Results observed when you perform the step.

7. To attach files to support the actual results, click Attach. You can also drag and drop files, or paste images to attach them. See Attaching files to manual test run steps.

To capture a screen and attach it, click Capture Screen. See Capturing screens to attach to manual test run steps.

You can view, rename, download, and delete attachments. You can also edit image file attachments.

• To view an attachment, click the thumbnail or name. If the browser cannot open the file, it is automatically downloaded. You can then open the local copy in the associated application.

• To rename an attachment, click Rename. The Rename Attachment dialog box opens. Enter a new Attachment name and click Rename. You can only rename attachments before saving the item. Do not include the file extension in the new attachment name.

• To download an attachment, click .
• To edit an image file attachment, click . You can only edit images before saving the item.
• To delete an attachment, click .

8. Click Pass, Fail, or Undetermined to specify the step result. The available step results depend on the project settings.

The step status changes. To clear an incorrect step result and reset its status, click Clear Result.

9. Click to navigate to the next step or click Steps to return to the list and select a step.

10. Complete all steps in the manual test run.

11. Click Actions and choose Add Related Issue to add an issue to report any problems found during testing. See Creating issues from manual test runs.

12. To email a user about the manual test run, click and choose an option. See Emailing from Helix ALM.

13. Save the manual test run.

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

Step status icons

The following status icons are displayed next to each manual test run step. If an icon is not displayed, the step does not yet have a result.

Icon	Description
	Step result is Passed
	Step result is Failed
	Step result is Undetermined
	Comment
	Step is missing required information based on compliance rules, such as an actual result. Displayed in step details with a message about the missing information.