Executing Test Plan

A Test Run represents the execution of a Test Plan.
It allows testers to run assigned test cases, record outcomes, and track execution progress in real time.


1. Navigate to Test Plans

  1. Open your project
  2. From the top navigation bar, click Test Plans

Test Runs always start from Test Plans


2. Select a Test Plan

From the Test Plans list:

  • Review available plans
  • Click the Test Plan name you want to execute

Each card shows:

  • Plan Name
  • Due Date
  • Last Run
  • Estimated Time
  • Execution Progress

3. Review Test Plan and Click Plan Run

After opening a test plan, you will see all test cases included in it.

To start execution:

  • Review the test cases
  • Click Plan Run (top-right corner)

This opens the Plan Run dialog.


4. Select Execution Environment

In the Plan Run dialog:

  • Click Select Environment
  • Choose the environment (for example: Development, QA, UAT)
  • Click Execute

The Execute button is enabled only after selecting an environment.

A Test Run is now created.


5. Assign Test Cases to Users

Once the Test Run is created, test cases appear in a table.

To assign test cases:

  • Select one or more test cases
  • Click Assign
  • Choose a user
  • Confirm the assignment

Only assigned users can execute test cases.


6. Start Execution

After assignment:

  • Verify the Test Run status is Pending
  • Click Execute Manual Test Cases

The Test Run status changes to In Progress.


7. Execute Test Cases

The execution screen opens.

Left Panel

  • List of test cases
  • Current status (Not Tested, Passed, Failed, Skipped)

Right Panel

  • Test Case details
  • Preconditions
  • Steps and Expected Results

8. Set Test Case Status

For each step:

  • Click Pass
  • Click Fail
  • Click Skip

After all steps:

  • Select the Final Outcome under Actual Results
  • Enter Execution Time
  • Add Comments (optional)
  • Click Finish Execution

The next test case loads automatically.


9. Repeat for All Test Cases

Continue executing and saving results until all test cases show:

  • Passed
  • Failed
  • Skipped

10. Complete the Test Run

Once all test cases are executed:

  • Click Finish execution and then Complete (top-right)

What happens

  • Test Run status becomes Completed
  • Results are locked
  • Dashboard is updated
  • Execution history is saved

Summary

Test Runs help you:

  • Execute test plans
  • Assign testers
  • Track real-time progress
  • Record execution results
  • Maintain audit history

This ensures a structured and traceable testing process.

Last updated on 23rd Jan 2026