Custom Result Fields

Learn about the functionalities related to custom result fields in Test Management.

Custom result fields allow you to tailor your Test Management by adding specific information fields to your test result records. It expands upon the standard test result fields, enabling you to track additional details and adapt the platform to your unique testing workflow.

Currently, Test Management supports the following custom result field types:

• String

After creating or editing custom result fields, make sure to assign them to the relevant projects. This ensures the fields are available for use within those projects. You can assign custom result fields to all projects or choose specific ones. Unassigned fields will not appear in any project.

Custom Test Runs Status

The test runs status field is a system-defined field used to track the status of test runs. The field name, Test Runs Status, and the system-defined values within this field cannot be changed. However, you can add and edit custom values within this field and create different datasets to suit your needs.

Following are the predefined system-defined values for the Test Runs Status field are:

Manage datasets

You can add and manage datasets and values associated with Test Runs Status field.

Add dataset and custom values

You can add new datasets and custom values to the Test Runs Status field to define additional statuses relevant to your testing process.

Follow these steps to add datasets and custom values in Test Runs Status field:

1. Navigate to Form Fields and Values under Settings.

   

2. Click Test Result Fields tab.

   

3. Click Configure Fields under the menu (three dots) on the right of Test Runs Status field.

   

4. Click Add New Dataset.

   

   Your new dataset is created and by default all the system-defined values appear in the dataset.

5. Enter the name of the custom value in the Enter value name field.

   

6. Click Color dropdown and select a color.
7. Click Add Value.
8. Click Update to link dataset to projects.

9. Select the projects where you want this custom result field to be available in test result forms.

   

   Switch on Apply to All Future Projects toggle to use this field to all future projects.

10. Click Update.

The new dataset with custom values is created.

Edit custom values

You can edit the names of custom values to better reflect their purpose.

Follow these steps to edit custom values in the Test Runs Status field:

1. Navigate to the dataset in the Test Runs Status field.

2. Click the kebab menu (three dots) next to the custom value you want to modify.

   

3. Click Edit Value.

4. Update the name of the custom value in the text box and change the color as needed.

   

5. Click Update to save the changes.

Your dataset is updated with the new custom value.

Create a Custom Result Field

To create a custom result field follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Form Fields and Values under Settings.

   

2. Click Test Result Fields tab.

   

3. Click Create Field.
4. Select the type of custom field from the Type drop-down menu. Enter the following details:
   • Field Name: A unique identifier for the field (no spaces; use underscores if needed).
   • Placeholder text: Optional text to provide guidance to users on how to fill the field.

   

5. Click Update to link dataset to projects.

   

6. Select the projects where you want this custom result field to be available in test result forms.

   

   Switch on Apply to All Future Projects toggle to use this field to all future projects.

7. Click Update.
8. Click Create.

The custom field is created and appears in the custom results field tab. It will now be available for use in the test result forms of the linked projects.

Apply Test Result Field

To apply your test result field:

1. Navigate to the project linked to the dataset.
2. Go to the test run where the desired test case is available.

3. Open the test case detail view and click Add Result.

   

   Alternatively, you can click Add Notes under Status column.

   

4. Locate and add the required value in the custom field.

   

5. Click Add Result.

Update a Custom result field

To update a custom result field follow these steps:

1. Click the menu icon (three dots) on the right of the custom field you want to modify.

2. Click Configure Fields.

   

   Make the necessary changes to the field name, placeholder text or required status.

3. Click Update.

   

The custom result field is updated and appears in the custom results field tab.

Delete a Custom Result Field

When managing custom result fields, it is important to note that only the user who creates a custom field can delete it. System-defined fields cannot be deleted.

To delete a custom result field:

1. Click the menu icon (three dots) on the right of the custom result field.

2. Click Delete.

   

3. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete in the pop-up.

   

The custom result field is removed from the list view, and all test result forms in linked projects.