This guide is intended to familiarize you with the steps needed to export test cases from Quality Center (QC) and into Microsoft Excel. Its easy-to-follow instructions will allow developers to quickly start monitoring and managing their test cases.
Introduction to Quality Center (QC)
Quality Center (QC) is a software testing management product developed by HP. It is a suite of tools for testing and ensuring the quality of applications, services, and other digital products. With its various modules, users can create and execute test cases, save test results, and monitor the progress of their test plan.
Why Export Test Cases from QC to Excel?
Exporting test cases from Quality Centre to Excel can be beneficial for a number of reasons. For one, Excel will provide a better platform to view and organize test cases, enabling users to get better insight into the progress of the project. Additionally, test cases can be stored in Excel and shared among teams, allowing everyone to be on the same page when it comes to test cases.
Step-by-Step Guide to Export Test Cases from QC to Excel
Before starting, make sure that Quality Center is installed and connected to the test environment.
Log in to Quality Center and open the project from where the test cases will be extracted.
Once the project is open, go to the Test Plan tab to select the test set from which the test cases should be extracted.
Then, go to the Views tab and select the Details view. This view will provide an overview of the selected test set, including the relevant test cases.
Now, select the test cases that should be exported and right click on the selection.
From the right click menu, select the Export to Excel option.
This will create an Excel workbook with separate tabs for each test case.
Go to the Testtab and select the respective cells to add values or changes to the test cases.
When done, save the workbook, and you are all set.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is it possible to export test cases from Quality Center to Excel?
Yes, it is possible to export test cases from Quality Center to Excel. Refer to the steps provided in this guide for detailed instructions.
Q2: What kind of information will be present in the exported Excel workbook?
The workbook will consist of individual tabs for each of the exported test cases, where you can make any additional changes.
Q3: Is QC supported on macOS devices?
Yes, Quality Center (QC) is available for macOS devices.
Q4: What is the best way to monitor the progress of a test plan in QC?
The best way to monitor the progress of a test plan in QC is to use the Test Plan tab and the Details view. This view provides an overview of the test cases in the selected test set.
Q5: Is QC compatible with older versions of Excel?
Yes, Quality Center (QC) is compatible with older versions of Excel including Excel version 2003 or later.