A TestCase holds the design: summary, preconditions, postconditions, and steps (action, optional data, expected result). You edit that design in Test design or on the TestCase issue panel — not in Test Pad.

Viewing design does not write anything. Saving steps updates the TestCase only. It does not change past TestExecution snapshots.

Open Test design

  1. Open Testing tool → Test design.
  2. Select a suite, or work from My test cases.
  3. Create a TestCase or open an existing one. Cases you create in the UI or Excel start as Manual.
  4. Fill Preconditions, Postconditions, and steps. Each step has an action, optional data, and an expected result (attachments on expected result are supported).

Test design suite list with TestCases under the selected suite

The cases table shows a Test type column (Manual / Automated). Empty design shows placeholders — that is fine until you add steps.

Automated TestCases are view-only for design and steps (CI owns them). Switch Test type to Manual on the TestCase panel if you need to edit, or leave Automated cases to ingest.

From a TestCase issue

On the TestCase issue, the Test design panel Details tab shows the same design. The Test design button jumps to this project view focused on that issue key — it does not create a new case. Use the header Test type control to set Manual or Automated.

Fill steps with Testing tool

  • Test design toolbar: Ask Rovo
  • TestCase panel: Fill steps with Rovo (Manual only; same agent)

The agent proposes steps, then waits for you to confirm update (or create if this is a new case). See Find and open Testing tool.

Design vs a run

Surface What you edit
TestCase / Test design Design (source of truth for new runs)
TestExecution / Test Pad Snapshot for that launch only

A new launch clones design onto a new TestExecution. Re-syncing the same launch reuses that TestExecution and does not re-clone (your in-progress actuals stay).

FAQ

Why did my run not pick up the new step I just added?
That run already has a snapshot. Start a new launch after you change design.

Can I record pass/fail here?
No. Use Test Pad or the TestExecution (Manual). This page is design only.

Why can’t I edit this case?
Test type is Automated. Design is locked; use CI/CD builds on the issue for ingest history, or switch to Manual.