Creating Test Runs

Learn how to create, organize & add status to the test runs in Test Management by Testsigma.

Test runs ensure thorough testing of your applications. You can create test runs by adding test cases manually, using filters to dynamically include relevant test cases, or selecting all available test cases. Additionally, you can schedule, organize, and add status to the test runs. Effective test run management provides insights, drives continuous improvement, and enhances testing efficiency. This article discusses creating test runs in Test Management by Testsigma.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that a project is created and test cases are available for adding to Test Runs. For more information, see Projects and Test Cases.

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Create a Test Run

1. From the Dashboard, go to Test Runs and click Create Test Run.
2. On the Test Run Details page, enter a Title and an optional Description.
3. Click Add Test Cases.

4. In the Attach Test Cases dialog, choose one of the following options:

   • Select Test Cases Individually: Manually select specific test cases without automatic additions.
   • Adding Cases Using Filters: Automatically add test cases that match defined filter criteria based on test case properties.
   • Add All Test Cases: Include all available test cases without manual selection.
5. On the Add Test Cases to Test Run page, validate the selected test cases and click Attach Test Cases.
6. Click Create Test Run.

Select Individual Test Cases for a Test Run

1. On the Attach Test Cases dialog, select Select Test Cases Individually and click Select Test Cases.
2. On the Add Test Cases to Test Run page, bulk select the test cases.
3. Click Attach Test Cases. This redirects to the Test Run Details page.
4. Click Create Test Run.
5. The test run is created with the selected test cases.

Select Test Cases Using Filters for a Test Run

1. On the Attach Test Cases dialog, select Adding Cases Using Filters and click Select Test Cases.
2. On the Add Test Cases to Test Run page, select the filters for test case selection.
3. Choose the options for the corresponding filters and click Apply Filters to auto-select test cases.
4. Click Create Test Run.
5. The test run is created with the selected test cases.

Select All Test Cases for a Test Run

1. On the Attach Test Cases dialog, select Add All Test Cases and click Select Test Cases.
2. All available test cases will be added to the test run.
3. Click Create Test Run to finalize the test run with the selected test cases.