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Running Helix ALM tests

Running a Helix ALM test generally involves the following steps.

1. Open the test run and review setup information.

Test variant values identify the environment to use for the test. Additional setup instructions may be included in the details and scripts or other test files required to perform the test may be attached. See Viewing Helix ALM test runs.

2. Review the steps.

Steps are displayed on the Steps tab in one of the following views:

• Grid view displays steps and expected results in rows and columns.
• Detail grid view displays the entire test run and guides you step-by-step through it. You can enter results (Pass, Fail, or Undetermined) for each step in this view.
• Text view displays steps as text. Markup codes indicate the type of text on each line.

3. Perform the steps.

Edit test runs to enter results. If the actual and expected results do not match, you can add problem statements and attach run reports to document the issues. See the Helix ALM help for information about entering test results in grid view, detail grid view, and text view.

4. Enter the overall test result.

When you complete the test, add a workflow event to identify the test result. See Moving Helix ALM items through the workflow.

If you find issues during the test, click Create Issue to report them. See Adding Helix ALM issues.