Test Lab Module in QC Part2: Logging Defects from test lab

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This is in continuation of our series of articles on Test Lab Module in QC. In the first article we saw how to create a test set, move scripts from test plan and run them manually

In this article we’ll see how we can raise a new defect from the test lab itself for a particular script. (Click on the images below to view them in full size. Press ‘Esc’ key when you wish to return to the article)

 

Once you find a particular test case is a failure and you’re sure it’s a defect, then follow the steps mentioned below.

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1. Click on the option Run –> Select Run Manually from the drop down list.
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2. Click on Begin Run as shown below. [wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto_image link=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/23.jpg” description=”QC Test Lab” source=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/clip_image006.jpg” title=”QC Test Lab”]
3. If any/all steps are failing for a test case then update the status as Fail Selected/Fail All as per the snapshot shown below. [wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto_image link=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/24.jpg” description=”QC Test Lab” source=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/clip_image008.jpg” title=”QC Test Lab”]
4. Once the status is updated as “Failed” click on the “New Defect” option present beside the attachment section. [wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto_image link=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/25.jpg” description=”QC Test Lab” source=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/clip_image010.jpg” title=”QC Test Lab”]
5. A new window opens. You would need to input the details of the issue in various fields given below and hit Submit. [wp_lightbox_prettyPhoto_image link=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/26.jpg” description=”QC Test Lab” source=”https://www.learnqualitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/clip_image012.jpg” title=”QC Test Lab”]

That’s it, a new defect will be logged in the system.

In the next article we’ll see how to run automated test scripts from the test lab module.