Attachments


Attachments Overview

Any file of any type can be added as an attachment to a test case. This is most often used to include information that is necessary for testing, such as a spreadsheet of data to be used or a text file that includes personal sensitive information that shouldn't be stored in the database. Attachments are stored on the file server in the location specified by the administrator in Server Options. If this location does not exist or has not yet been set up, attachments cannot be added.




Adding an attachment

To add an attachment to a test case, click the edit icon to edit the test case. The attachments icon (a paper clip) should now be enabled. Click it to open the attachments form. From the attachments form, files can be added in one of three ways. Either click the plus sign and locate the file or drag and drop the file from an open explorer window. Alternatively, text can be dragged and dropped directly into the attachments window.



Deleting an attachment

To delete an attachment, click the attachment to be deleted and click the minus sign. The selected attachment will be permanently deleted from the database and the file server. This action cannot be undone, so use care.


Dragging and Dropping Files

Files can be dragged and dropped directly into the attachments window from any windows explorer window. Simply click on the file to be added, holding down the left mouse button. Move the mouse to the attachments window and release the button.


Dragging and Dropping Text

Text can also be dragged and dropped directly into the attachments window from any other application. Select the text to be added. Then left click on the text, holding down the left mouse button. Drag the text to the attachments window and release the mouse button. Attachments created in this manner will be given a temporary file name like Tmp345.


Renaming Files

To rename a file that has already be attached, click the file to be renamed, causing it to be selected. Click the file name again, but take care not to double click it. The file name should have a visible border and the name will be selected in blue. Type in the new name of the file and hit the enter key.