Reuse_Creating or Editing Tests

To create a new test:

  1. In the menu, click Tests > Details View .
  2. Select a container or folder node in the Tests tree where you want to insert a new test, or select the test that you want to edit.
  3. Click New Child Test (New Child Test) on the toolbar, or click (Edit).

    The New Test/Edit Test dialog box appears.

  4. Type a name and description for the test.
    Note: Silk Central supports HTML formatting and cutting and pasting of HTML content for Description fields.
  5. Select the test type from the Type list.
  6. Click Next and proceed to the appropriate topic for the selected test type in Configuring Test Properties.
Note: The well-defined public API of Silk Central enables you to implement a proprietary solution that meets your automated test needs. Silk Central is open and extensible to any external tool that can be invoked from a Java implementation or through a command-line call.
Note: Throughout the test configuration process and across all test types, Inherit from parent check box options are provided where applicable, enabling you to accept settings of any existing parent entity.