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ana_k
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23 days ago

Display Test Step Comments in Test Player After Test Cycle in Zephyr

Currently, test step comments (#) are visible when a test case is opened separately, but after a cycle run, they do not appear in the Test Player. This makes it difficult to review test execution details and troubleshoot issues post-run.

We rely on comments in our test steps (e.g., explanations, clarifications, or additional details) to provide important context during execution. However, after completing a test cycle in Zephyr, we are unable to see these comments in the Test Player.

Questions:

  1. Is there an existing setting that allows test step comments to persist in the Test Player post-execution in Zephyr?
  2. If not, is this a feature that can be enabled or added in a future update?
  3. Are there any workarounds to retain this information for review after test execution?
  • MisterB's avatar
    MisterB
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    21 days ago

    I'm not sure where you are adding test step comments in the test case - perhaps you have created a custom field - but I understand why you are having this issue.  It is because the Test Case and Test Execution are entirely separate records.

    The reason is, as I understand it, because a Test Case could be added to multiple Test Cycles, and each time that happens, a new Test Execution record for that Test Case is created.

    Still, if you're updating the Test Case, the Test Player should recognise that the Test Case has changed, and present an "Update..." button, displayed at the top of the test steps - clicking on that will update the Test Case to the latest version.