Add an Action to an Existing Test Case

Add an Action to an Existing Test Case Overview

Functionize provides various methods to add actions to existing test cases. You can insert actions directly from the Test Detail page or Slider View. Additionally, users can utilize Local Edit and Live Debug to make test alterations.

Adding a New Action via Test Details Page

  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. Certain actions will be available depending on placement within the existing actions, typically non-element-based actions.

  4. Select the Desired Action: Select the desired action to insert.

  5. Enter Details: Enter details in the modal fields that appear, according to the action selected.
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  6. Click Insert: Click Insert. The new action is now inserted in the test, and the newly added action will be shown in a grayed-out color and include a NEW tag under the test step number.
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Adding a New Action via Slider View

  1. Open the Slider View: Open the Slider View for a test in any project.

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

    1. Click the Quick Add button to open the Insert action pop-up

    Note: All actions are available, both element-based actions and non-element-based.

  3. Select the Element (If Applicable): Element-based actions will prompt the user to select the element in the screenshot from the action prior to where the action is to be inserted.

  4. Enter Details: Enter details in the modal fields that appear, according to the action selected.
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  5. Click Insert: Click Insert. The new action is now added to the test.

    Note: There will not be a screenshot available for the new action until the test is executed with the new step(s). The attribute data in the Footer will also be unavailable until a successful execution.

 

Each Action has certain settings, flags, and information associated with it. Learn more about these with these additional User Guides:

See: Action Settings

See also: Action Types

By following these steps, you can efficiently add new actions to your existing test cases, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date test coverage.