TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Every module within ManagementStudio has a testing feature available to it, which enables project administrators to define tests for different scenarios, and provides the mechanism for tests to be issued and collected from end-users. These are known as Test Types. For example, tests could be created for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance (QA) and Compatibility Testing etc.
The example that follows will use the User Migration module to illustrate the concept although this approach applies to all modules within ManagementStudio.
Accessing the Test Sign-Offs Tab
The Testing Tab needs to be enabled within the Admin Section. Administration\Select the relevant module\Main Tabs.
To view the Test Sign-Offs tab:
- Choose the relevant module from the vertical menu bar on the left (1), in this example, User Migrations, and double click click an item from the User migration grid (2) to open the details panel.
- Select the Test Sign-Offs tab (1) from the tabbed menu bar.
The Test Sign-Offs Tab Layout
Although the options will vary between modules, the layout consist of three core areas:
- The Control Bar (1).
- The Test Sign-Offs main grid (2).
- The Test Sign-Offs detailed panel (3).
The Control Bar
This section provides quick access to common features. From left to right:
| Controls | Description |
| New Test Sign-Off | This allows the project administrator to issue new test sign-offs. |
| Reload | Ability to reload the testing main grid. |
| Include Archived | Ability to include archived Test sign -offs. |
| Search Grid | Allows you to enter a piece of text to search/filter the grid for, the grid will show which fields are matching in red. You can clear the search filter by clicking on the circle with a line across symbol to the right of the control. |
| Toggle Group Bar | This allows you to show/hide the Group bar. The group bar allows you to drag any field in the grid to the group bar and the grid will be grouped on that field i.e. Test Type. |
| Select All | Selects all the items in the Grid. |
| Select None | Deselects all the items in the Grid. |
| Invert | This will invert the current selections in the grid. |
| Copy to Clipboard | Provides the ability to copy items from the grid to the clipboard. |
| Export to Excel (All) | Provides the ability to Export the Grids' contents to Excel. To export, see the exporting records article. |
| Export to CSV (All) | Provides the ability to export the Grids' contents to CSV (Comma-Separated Values). To export, see the exporting records article. |
| Pivot to Table | This is used to summarise, sort, reorganise, group, count, total or average of the data on the grid. |
| Pivot to Chart | This is a visual representation of the pivot table. |
| Grid Column Chooser | An option to add additional columns to the Testing main grid. |
| Send Email | Provides the ability to send out Sign-Off emails. |
| Help | Provides quick access to the online Help article. |
The Test Sign-Off Main Grid
This section displays the list of all test sign-offs that are associated to the module. Details of each column below:
| Column | Description |
| Link | Link to open the Sign-off page. |
| Edit | Used to edit the test sign-off. This will open the test sign-off wizard. |
| TestResultId | The TestresultId is a unique reference created by ManagementStudio. |
| Test Type | This displays the corresponding test type. |
| Result | Displays the results of the test sign-off. |
| Is Complete | This denotes, if the test sign-off is completed. |
| Is Archived | This denotes, if the test sign-off is archived. |
| Is Locked | This denotes, if the test sign-off is locked. |
| Blueprint List | Displays the blueprints the test sign-off is applied to. |
| Comments | Displays any comments that have been added by the tester. |
| Signature | Signature of the tester. |
| Sign on Date | When it was signed by the tester. |
| Fail Reason | Displays the reason why it failed. |
| First Name | First Name of the Tester. |
| Last Name | Last Name of the tester. |
| Email address of the tester. | |
| Email2 | Secondary email address of tester. |
| Notes to tester | Notes specified to the tester. |
| Start date | Start date of the test window. |
| End Date | End date of the test window. |
| Device | Specified or dedicated test device name. |
| Request Email Sent | Timestamp of when the first email was sent out. |
| Reminder Email sent | Timestamp of when the reminder email was sent out. |
| Update Email sent | Time stamp of when the update email was sent out. |
| Complete Email Sent | Timestamp of when the complete email was sent. |
| Cancel Email Sent | Timestamp of when cancel email was sent out. |
| Created on | Date and time when the test sign-off was created. |
| Created By | The person who created the test sign-off. |
| Visit Count | The count of how many times the link was accessed. |
| Last Visit | Timestamp of when the link was last accessed. |
| Test Sign-Off Url | Url for the test sign-off. |
Keyboard Shortcuts
The functionality provided by the Control Bar (above) is also available by keyboard shortcuts:
- New Test Sign-Off: CTRL+N
- Reload: CTRL+R
Related Tasks
Further Support
If you require further support, please visit ManagementStudio's Service Desk to search the knowledge base or create a new support ticket.