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Updated on 2024-04-25 GMT+08:00
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Factor Library

In the test factor center, action and data factors can be preset for editing mind maps.

Creating a Factor

  1. In the navigation pane, choose Testing > Testing Design.
  2. Click Test Factor Center in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Create a directory if there is only the root directory: Click next to the root directory and click Create Directory.
  4. Enter a directory name.
  5. Click the directory name and click Create Factor.
  6. Configure the following information and click Confirm.

    Configuration Item

    Mandatory

    Description

    Factor Name

    Yes

    Max. 500 characters.

    Factor Type

    Yes

    Data Factor or Action Factor.

    Factor Description

    No

    Brief description of a factor. Max. 500 characters.

    Prerequisite

    Yes

    Prerequisites for action factors.

    Test Steps

    Yes

    Step descriptions and expected results for action factors. Max. 2,000 characters. Click + in the Operation column to add more test steps.

    Data Type

    No

    The default value is String.

    Valid Value/Invalid Value

    No

    Valid or invalid values for data factors.

    Click Add to add more valid or invalid values.

    Remarks

    No

    Max. 500 characters.

  7. The new factor is displayed in the directory. You can:

    • Copy a factor: Click in the Operation column. On the page that is displayed, modify the factor information and click Copy.
    • Edit a factor: Click in the Operation column. On the page that is displayed, modify the factor information.
    • Delete a factor: Click in the Operation column and click Delete.
    • Delete factors in batches: Select factors and click Delete on the tool bar below.
    • Export factors: Select factors, click Export on the tool bar below, and save the file to the local PC.
    • Filter factors: Click the drop-down list box on the right of Create Factor and select All Factor, My Factor, Action Factor, or Data Factor.
    • Search for a factor: Type a keyword in the search box and click the search icon.
    • Edit the factor list headers: Click in the Operation column of the factor list. In the dialog box that is displayed, select headers and adjust the display sequence on the right.
    • Import: Click Import in the upper right corner. In the displayed dialog box, click Download Template to download the template to the local PC. Edit the template file, click in the dialog box, select the file, and click OK.

Associating a Mind Map with the Factor Library

  1. In the navigation pane, choose Testing > Testing Design.
  2. Create or select a mind map.
  3. Right-click a node and choose Associate Factor Library from the shortcut menu.

    Association can be done only on test point nodes.

  4. On the Associate Factor Library page, select factors and click Confirm. The factors are displayed in the mind map.
  5. Generate a test case by following the instructions for creating a combinatorial test case.
Parent topic: Data Combinations