Creating a test suite

You create a test suite by choosing the set of rules you want to run the test against and then specifying the file in which your scenarios are stored.

To create a test suite:

1. On the Compose tab, select Test Suite as the type of project element to create and then click OK.
2. In Step 1: Properties of the Compose Wizard, enter the name and other properties of your test suite.
   Important:

   If you specify a folder location, make sure the Test Suites smart folder displays all test suites by folder.

3. In Step 2: Rules Tested, specify the set of rules against which you want to run your tests.

   By default, all the rules in the current branch are tested, but you can refine the test:

   • To test the state of the branch at a previous moment in time, assuming it has been captured in a baseline (see Baselines)

   • To test a subset of the rules in the branch, as defined by an extractor (see Editing ruleset extractors), which is based on the results of a query

   You can also change the entry point to your rules if it is different from the start node of the main ruleflow.

4. In Step 3: Scenarios, select the format from the drop-down list and specify the scenarios you want your test suite to use.

   Different formats might be available. If you are using an Excel format and you want information on generating, populating, and uploading the scenario file, refer to Working with Excel scenario files.

   Note:

   The list of available formats is set by the Configuration Manager, as described in Project options.

5. In Step 4: Version information, enter the version information.
6. Click Finish.