Create a Copy of your Test Case

Creating a copy of test cases in SimplifyQA is a useful feature that enables you to duplicate existing test cases. This functionality is especially helpful when you need to create a similar test case with minor modifications, saving time and effort compared to creating one from scratch.

How to Create a Copy of a Test Case in SimplifyQA

1. Access the Test Case Module: Log in to SimplifyQA and navigate to the "Test Case" section from the left-hand panel.

2. Select the Test Case to Copy: Use the search bar or filters to locate the test case you want to copy. Select the test case name to open its details.

3. Create a Copy: In the test case details view, click on the save dropdown and select “Save as new test case”.

1. Configure the Duplicate Test Case:

   • Once you click the "Save as new test case" button, a new test case is created with the same details as the original.

   • You will be prompted to edit the test case name, provide a unique name for the test case copied.

1. Save the New Test Case

   • After making the required updates, click the "Confirm" button to store the copied test case.

   • The new test case will now appear in the test case list alongside the original.

Best Practices for Copying Test Cases

1. Use Descriptive Names: When copying, provide a clear and specific name for the new test case to avoid confusion.

2. Review Steps: Ensure all steps in the duplicate test case are relevant to the new scenario.

3. Update Metadata: Adjust fields like version, priority, and environment as needed for the new test case.

4. Avoid Duplicates: Only create a copy if necessary to maintain an organised and clutter-free test case repository.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are copied test cases linked to the original?

No, the duplicate test case is independent of the original. Any updates/modifications done to the copied test case would not affect the original.

Can I copy a test case along with its history or version details?

No, copying the test case would only copy the steps, test data and meta data of the test case for the selected version.

Why didn’t all versions get copied when I duplicated the test case?

Copy test case would copy only the selected version along with the steps and test data of that version.

Which features are copied and which are not when I copy a test case?

Copied:

• Selected version.

• Steps along with the options enabled at each step (Ex: Screenshot, skip, etc).

• Test data along with formulas and data iterations.

• Details of the test case (Ex: User story, module, etc).

• Test case settings.

Not Copied:

• Review/Approve status and its details.

• DUO steps of the test case.

• Baseline images and thumbnails.

• Emailer configuration.

• Executions of the original test case.