Overriding test results

Override a test case result when it doesn't reflect actual application behavior, and clear the override if needed.

Override the result of a test case log, and clear or edit the override when needed.

Overriding test case results

Overriding a result replaces the status of a test case log with the opposite status or with None.

Context

Overriding the results of a test case can help in scenarios where the current test result does not accurately reflect the actual behavior of the application and re-execution is not an effective solution. You can override the test results of a test case and then you can clear the operation, if needed.

Steps

1. Navigate to Execution and open a test result.
2. From the Results tab open a test case log.
3. In the Assertions tab, select Tasks > Override result.
4. In the Override test result window configure the following fields:
   1. Change result to - select whether you want to override the result with the opposite status (Passed/Failed) or set the result to None.
   2. Comment - Enter the reason why you override the result.
5. Select Confirm.

Result

The test result that you overrode has the following icon next to its status: , which gives access to the override details.

Figure 1. The "Test result overridden successfully" message

Clearing an override

Clearing an override removes it from the test case log.

Steps

1. Select the next to the result status of a test case log.

2. In the Override details window, select Clear override.

   Figure 2. The Override details menu

   

Result

The override is cleared from the test case log.

Editing an override

Editing an override changes the details that you entered when you overrode the result.

Steps

1. Select the next to the result status of a test case log.
2. Perform changes, and select Confirm.

Result

The override shows the changes that you confirmed.