Is there a way of linking two tests together without having to create a test set?

[tbe]

I would like to be able to write test steps once and use many times in combination with other tests. 

Is there a way to do this without creating "many" test sets (sequential test order control) ?

[Nastya_Khovrina]

Hi,

If you have steps that you need to repeat for many tests you can copy Steps from an existing test into your new test. 

While creating a new test (or editing an existing one) go to the Steps tab. On the Steps tab, you will see a Test Selection panel on the right (if it's hidden click the double-chevron in the light blue bar). Use the Folder and Filter drop downs to navigate to any other Test that you have created. To copy existing steps drag them into the list on the left side.

Please see my sample video: http://screencast.com/t/CdKb30ZdwLYQ.

For additional information, please refer to the Creating Manual Tests article.

Anastasia

Customer Care Team

[tbe]

So when there is a change, how many places do I need to go to?  One or all the places I copied the steps into.  

I am looking for a solution of "write once, use many times" meaning when it changes, I only go to one place to make the change.

[Nastya_Khovrina]

Do you need this option for a Test Step or for a Test?

A Test Step won't be updated automatically if it changes somewhere. You will need to edit it manually.

But, if you update a Test you'll see an updated version of this Test in every Test Set which has this Test.

Anastasia

Customer Care Team

[tbe]

Test Step.

Said another way...I want to write a set of test steps that are common in several to many tests and write them just once in a common test so changes can done be in one place so I don't have to open up each and every test and update each instance.

So I am asking if there is a way to link so I can create once from common steps in one test to another test (can be used in many tests)...trying to also avoid having to set up what I want to do in a test set....because if common steps are in one test, in a test set I think I would have to specify that common test to run before each tests (could be many)....that's effort too.

If I could have a link to do this, I create that relationship once with each test.  Does this functionality exist?

[Nastya_Khovrina]

Unfortunately, currently, you cannot do this. But, we have a feature request to enhance the Fast Edit option for Test Steps. With this option you'll be able to update multiple Test Steps at once.

Anastasia

Customer Care Team

[tbe]

Approximately when will the Fast Edit be put in?  Our buying decision is weighing on this.

[Nastya_Khovrina]

This task has a high priority, but, unfortunately, I cannot provide you with any time-frames yet. 

You can reach out to your account manager in order to receive a demonstration call as well as ask for an update on the feature.

Anastasia

Customer Care Team

[oneilld]

To piggy-back on the original question - is there a way to "call" another test within the test set you are in, to execute that other test, then jump back into your starting test to continue.  This scenario would be used for when Test 2 test steps are needed across many Tests, but I only want to maintain the test steps in one place (reducing duplicated editing when changes are made):  

e.g.   Test 1 is started

test steps 1 - 3 are manually executed

test step 4 calls Test 2

     Test 2 test steps 1 - 4 are manually executed

     Test 2 is complete

system jumps back to Test 1

test steps 4 - 6 are manually executed

Test 1 is complete

[tbe]

Yes, that is what I really want to do...you have that right.

If done the way you stated, is one test report created with the results of Test 1 and Test 2  or what will the test results look like?  Or will the test results be two different test reports...one for Test 1 and one for Test 2?