Hello Rachel,
You can automatically create a Defect from a failed Test. When a Test Step in the Test Run is failed, you have the option to automatically create a linked Defect. If you failed any step, when you click Next Test, the Auto Create Defect dialog appears.
The Auto Create Defect message appears > example screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/HHGFoFqySB
You can select the desired action:
- Do not automatically create defects for this Test Run: Do not create a Defect. Any failed test during the rest of this run will not auto-create a defect.
- Never automatically create defects for any Test Run: Do not create a Defect. Turn off the automatic creation of defects across all test runs for the current user. This can be turned on or off in Setup > System Configuration > System Options under Your Personal Preferences.
- Yes: Create a new Defect and open the Defect add form.
- No: Do not create a defect. Continue the Test Run.
If you selected Yes, the new Defect opens up in an Add Defect form. You can make changes to the Defect so that all details are ready for your team to address.
Steps to Reproduce on the Defect will default to the Step, Step Status and Expected Result of the Steps within the failed Test.
At the bottom of the Add Defect form, you’ll see that Auto Create Defect has also automatically linked this Defect to the Test, the Test Set, and the Release. Example screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/7YpFf3i2EC
You can also create a Test from a Defect, if you have a Defect that would make a great Test, you can edit a Defect, then click the "Add Linked item" link at the top of the screen. This allows you to create any type of item with details from the Defect and automatically links them. Example screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/OKSwaKzH
Or if you have already an existing Defect, you can link that Defect to your Test by editing the Test, scroll down to "Linked Items:" and click on the "Link to Items..." link. Then select the Type, select your Folder or Title and click on Submit and Submit again. Example screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/f5znwBhcGY
Thank you,
Christiane