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Create Test Records

When you need to create or edit a test record on an element, for any of the six types of test, you can do so using the Construct window.

Whichever type of test you are recording, you complete effectively the same fields.

Access

Ribbon

Start > Explore > Properties > Construct : | Tests | <test class> : New icon.

Start > Explore > Browse > Element Browser > Testing > Add New <test class> (complete Construct window fields)

Construct > Testing > Tests > <test class> : New icon. (complete Construct window fields)

Keyboard Shortcuts

Alt+3 : <test class> New icon. (complete Construct window fields)

Click on the element on a diagram | Press T

Create a test record

Field/Button	Action	See also
Test	Type the name of the test. This can be any alphanumeric text string you want to use.
Auto	As an alternative to typing in the name, click on to insert predefined auto-counter text; if you do not have auto-counter text configured, an information message displays. If you already have some text in the 'Test' field, it is over-written by the auto-counter text.	Set Auto Naming and Auto Counters
Type	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the value indicating the type of test (Load, Regression or Standard).
Run Date	Click on the check box and then on the drop-down arrow and select the date on which the test is to be run (or when it was last run).
Result	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the value indicating the current status of the test (Not Run, Pass, Fail, Deferred or Canceled).
Run By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who is to run, or has run, the test. (Possible values are derived from the Project Author definitions in the 'People' dialog - select the 'Configure > Reference Data > Project Types > People > Project Authors' ribbon option.)
Check By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who is to check, or has checked, the test run.
Description	Type a description of the test; you can format the text using the Notes toolbar at the top of the field.	Notes Toolbar
Input	Type in the input data provided to the test; you can format the text using the Notes toolbar at the top of the field.
Acceptance Criteria	Type the acceptance or test success conditions; you can format the text using the Notes toolbar at the top of the field.
Results	Type the results of the last test; you can format the text using the Notes toolbar at the top of the field.
Save	Click on this icon to save the data you have entered and to add the entry to the Testing window and the Project Browser

Notes

On the Construct window you can quickly add a series of tests of one type or several types, using the icon or the icon
To access an existing item for editing, display the Testing window for the element and click on the item; the details display in the Construct window where you can edit them
To delete an item, click on it on the Testing window or Construct window and click on the Delete icon in the window toolbar; in response to the confirmation prompt, click on the Yes button
A further possibility for generating and editing Test items is to right-click on the Testing folder in the Element Browser - or the required item within the folder - and select menu options to perform the required operation in the Construct window
To change the element for which to create or edit test items, click on the element in a diagram or the Project Browser
In the Corporate, Unified and Ultimate editions of Enterprise Architect, if security is enabled you must have 'Manage Tests' permission to add, update and delete test records