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Adding Instructions to an Existing Test

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Adding Instructions to an Existing Test Overview

The "New Instruction" feature allows users to organize tasks within a test case on the Test Details page and Slider View. Instructions are helpful for structuring and segmenting different tasks being tested on your site.

Note: Instructions cannot be added before the opening PageInit Action of any test or between the last action of one Instruction and the first action of the next Instruction to prevent any empty Instructions.

How to Add Instructions via Test Details Page

Although it is recommended to add Instructions while recording your test with the Architect, adding an Instruction to an existing Test Case is straightforward.

Steps:

  1. Open a Test:

    • Open a test from the functional tests list in any project.

  2. Hover Over an Action:

    • Hover over any action; an Insert Action ⊕ icon will appear, giving the option to insert a new action at the selected location.

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  3. Click the Insert Action ⊕ Icon:

    • Click the Insert Action ⊕ icon to view the Insert menu and select "New Instruction."

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  4. Name the Instruction:

    • Give the Instruction a meaningful name and click Save.

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  5. Instruction Added:

    • The Instruction has now been added, and the numbering of your actions will update automatically.

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How to Add Instructions via Slider View

Steps:

  1. Open Slider View:

    • Open the Slider View for a test via the View Results button or the View button on any specific action.

  2. Click Quick Add:

    • Click the Quick Add button at the step where you would like to insert the action

  3. Click Quick Add for Insert Menu:

    • Click the Quick Add Button to view the Insert menu and select "New Instruction."

  4. Name the Instruction:

    • Give the Instruction a meaningful name and click Save.

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  5. Instruction Added:

    • The Instruction has now been added, and the numbering of your actions will update automatically.

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Note for Both Test Details and Slider View

  • Instructions added within a test will include all following actions up to the next Instruction
  • Instructions cannot be added before the opening PageInit Action of any test or between the last action of one Instruction and the first Action of the next Instruction

By following these steps, you can efficiently add and organize Instructions in your existing test cases, ensuring clear and structured test workflows.

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