Create and use test case templates

Prepare and link your test sheet

Your template needs a test sheet that defines the elements you want to test and the input values you'll allow. If you don't have one yet, build your test sheet.

Create test case instances

Before you can link your test sheet to your test case template, you need to create test case instances. A test case instance is one specific combination of values from your test sheet. Tosca Cloud generates one test case from each instance. Create your test case instances if you haven't already.

Link your test sheet

To link your test sheet, go to your test case template and select Link to a test sheet.

Then, go to the test step where you want to use input values. Under Value, enter {XL[<test sheet attribute>]}. Replace <test sheet attribute> with the attribute name from the test sheet. Use a dot to separate nested levels. For example, login.username.

Now that you've linked your test case template to a test sheet, you're ready to generate test cases. Tosca Cloud creates one test case for each test case instance in your test sheet.

To generate test cases, go to your test case template and select Instantiate. Your test cases appear in the Relations tab of the asset panel.

Update test cases from your template changes

If you change your template after you generate test cases, you can update. After you make your changes, select the template instance you want to update and simply select Reinstantiate.