# 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”.

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4. **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.

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5. **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

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<summary><strong>Are copied test cases linked to the original?</strong></summary>

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

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<summary><strong>Can I copy a test case along with its history or version details?</strong></summary>

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

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<summary>Why didn’t all versions get copied when I duplicated the test case?</summary>

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

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<summary>Which features are copied and which are not when I copy a test case?</summary>

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.

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