- Simplify Test Run preparation by pre-organizing test cases.
- Maintain consistency in test case selection and order across different Test Runs.
- Ensure a structured testing approach, minimizing the risk of missing critical areas.
Key Features of a Test Plan
1. Purpose
A Test Plan defines a collection of test cases that are executed together during a Test Run.
*Learn what is a Test Run**here**.*
2. Reusability
Test Plans serve as reusable templates, allowing you to:
- Use the same Test Plan to create multiple Test Runs.
- Avoid the need to reselect or rearrange test cases for each new Test Run.
3. Customization
Customize Test Plans by:
- Adding Test Cases: Include test cases relevant to the testing objective.
- Updating Details: Modify the Test Plan’s title, description, or included test cases anytime.
- Reordering Test Cases: Arrange test cases in Checklist View Mode using drag-and-drop for a custom sequence without altering their order in a Grouped-by-Suite View Mode.
4. Organization
Group test cases logically within Test Plans, often by features, components, or testing phases, to enhance organization and clarity.
5. Integration with Test Runs
Test Plans serve as the foundation for Test Runs, simplifying preparation by providing a pre-arranged set of test cases.
Read more about*creating Test Runs*based on Test Plans.
6. Flexibility in View Modes
Test Plans offer two modes for working with test cases:
- Grouped-by-Suite View Mode:
- Displays test cases grouped by Suites, reflecting the original project structure established on the Test Cases page.
Note:OnlyProject Administratorscan rearrange test case ordering in this view mode (from theTest Casespage).
- Checklist View Mode:
- Provides a list of test cases without grouping by Suites.
- Allows any Project Member to reorder test cases via drag&drop for convenience.
Note 1:Rearranging test cases in the Checklist view mode in the specific Test Plan does not impact the original ordering of the test cases in the Grouped-by-Suite view mode.
Note 2:Rearranging test cases in the Checklist view mode doesn’t affect the ordering of the test cases in other Test Plans.
Note 3:Rearranging test cases in the Checklist view mode doesn’t affect the ordering of the test cases in Test Runs created based on this Test Planbeforethis update.
7. Reporting Compatibility
- Export Test Plans to CSV files for sharing or backup purposes.
- Imported files can be reused within the same project or transferred to another project.
What’s Next?
For more information, check related guides or contact support—we’re happy to assist!