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The Remote Test Manager is the central hub for managing test cases, pools, and sets. It is the default landing page when you open Qaptly.

Overview

The Remote Test Manager provides:
  • Test pool and set browsing
  • Test case viewing and management
  • Quick access to related tools (Macro Manager, Pool Manager)

Interface Layout

Selecting Test Pool and Set

Choosing a Test Pool

  1. Click the Test Pool dropdown
  2. Browse available pools with descriptions
  3. Select the desired pool
Pools display:
  • Pool name
  • Description
  • Number of sets

Choosing a Test Set

  1. After selecting a pool, click the Test Set dropdown
  2. Browse available sets
  3. Select the desired set
Sets display:
  • Set name
  • Version information
  • Last update date

Viewing Test Cases

Test Case List

The main area displays test cases in the selected set:

Test Case Actions

  • Click on a case to view details
  • Double-click to open in Mobile Test Designer
  • Right-click for context menu options

Header Actions

Refresh Button (🔄)

Click to reload the current test set from the server. Use this to:
  • Get the latest test case updates
  • Sync after changes made elsewhere
  • Resolve any display issues

Settings Button (⚙️)

Access quick settings and options:
  • Macro Manager: Open the Macro Manager
  • Pool & Set Manager: Configure pools and sets

Set Metadata

Below the dropdowns, you’ll see set metadata:
  • Created: When the set was created
  • Total Cases: Number of test cases in the set
  • Version: Current version number
  • Last Updated: Most recent update date

Working with Test Cases

Viewing Case Details

  1. Select a test case from the list
  2. View summary information
  3. See preconditions and success criteria

Opening in Mobile Test Designer

To edit test steps:
  1. Select the test case
  2. Click Open in Designer or double-click
  3. The case opens in Mobile Test Designer

Test Case Metadata

Each test case includes:
  • ID: Unique identifier
  • Name: Descriptive title
  • Description: Detailed explanation
  • Preconditions: Required state before testing
  • Success Criteria: How to verify the test passed
  • Priority: Importance level
  • Categories: Classification tags

Tips

  1. Use pool organization: Organize pools by project or product
  2. Version your sets: Track changes with version numbers
  3. Keep cases atomic: Each case should test one specific scenario
  4. Use categories: Make filtering easier with consistent tags

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