8.2 New AutoTest Features: include AutoTest Creation upgrades designed to elevate your testing experience. With seamless integration and certification for ServiceNow’s Xanadu release—alongside backward compatibility for the Washington Release.
AutomatePro 8.2 makes test management simpler, providing flexibility with hierarchical and graphical editors, easier cloning processes, and faster test execution with intuitive navigation. Whether you’re a technical expert or a beginner, AutomatePro’s robust test automation tools streamline your workflow.
Visual Test Plan Editor 8.2 New AutoTest Features
Get ready for a more powerful Visual Test Plan Editor! Based on your feedback, AutomatePro has implemented your highly requested updates:
Improved Navigation: Now, enjoy enhanced navigation searches that make it easier than ever to quickly find exactly what you need. With the added drag-and-drop capability from Actions, Checks, or Blocks, browsing becomes more intuitive and efficient.
Additionally, the improved search and filtering features allow for more precision by clearly highlighting the “column” you’re filtering from. You can seamlessly refine your results by Platform, Platform Module, Category, and Search, which significantly improves ease of use. This update streamlines your selection process, making it easier to drag and drop items directly into your test plans.
Streamlined Cloning Process
- Open Your Test Plan: Log into AutomatePro and navigate to the AutoTest module.
- Select Your Entity: Find the Test Block, Step, or Check you want to copy.
- Clone It: Right-click the entity and choose the “Clone” or “Copy” option.
- Paste: Navigate to the desired location, right-click, and select “Paste.”
- Modify as Needed: Click on the cloned entity to access its properties and make any adjustments.
- Save Your Changes: Don’t forget to save your test plan to keep your updates.
Copy Test Check Accelerator
Introducing the new ‘Copy Test Check’ button! This feature simplifies incorporating existing Test Checks into your current Test Step, accelerating your workflow and minimizing redundancy in test creation.
Choose Your Editing Style
Experience the flexibility of two distinct editing options for your test plans. Whether you prefer the Hierarchical Editor or the Graphical Editor, both enhance your testing capabilities and offer the same powerful functionality.
Each editor type performs identical actions and uses the same test components. The choice comes down to user preference—whether you favor the structured, tree-like view of the Hierarchical Editor or the visual, flowchart-style interface of the Graphical Editor to edit your Test Plan components, such as:
- Test Checks: Automatically generated with Test Steps to validate that the action was successful. Additional validations can be added, and checks can be customized to ensure all necessary fields are correct.
- Test Blocks: Organize processes into smaller sections for easier testing. For instance, a Test Block called “Create Incident” might contain all the steps for incident creation. Blocks can also be made reusable, ensuring any changes affect all instances across Test Plans.
- Test Steps: These define the specific actions AutomatePro will perform within each block. Users can configure additional settings such as overrides, priority, and scripts for custom scenarios.
Feature Analysis of Each Test Editor Type
| Feature | Hierarchical Editor | Graphical Editor | Preferred By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | Tree structure for easy navigation. | Visual flowchart for intuitive design. | Hierarchical: Developers, technical writers. Graphical: Visual learners, business analysts. |
| Navigation | Expand/collapse sections for detailed views. | Zoom in/out for a quick overview. | Hierarchical: Detail-oriented users. Graphical: Users needing quick insights. |
| Editing Steps | Directly modify step properties in the right pane. | Click on nodes in the flow to edit. | Hierarchical: Detail-focused users. Graphical: Users who enjoy visual feedback. |
| Reordering Steps | Drag-and-drop within the tree structure. | Drag-and-drop on the visual canvas. | Hierarchical: Detailed planners. Graphical: Creative thinkers. |
| Visualization | Limited visual representation. | Clear visual layout with flowlines. | Hierarchical: Users preferring textual clarity. Graphical: Users favoring visual relationships. |
| User-Friendly | May be complex for new users. | Intuitive and easy for beginners to navigate. | Hierarchical: Experienced users. Graphical: New users seeking simplicity. |
Other 8.2 New AutoTest Features
- 7 Essential Tips for New ServiceNow Professionals : AutomatePro
- AutomatePro-AutoTest-Best-Practicev2.0.pdf
- AutomatePro & ServiceNow Automated-Test – Dawn C Simmons
- AutoTest Blog: tips and advice with AutomatePro
- AutomatePro AutoTest: Getting Started – Dawn C Simmons
- AutomatePro AutoTest Reference – Dawn C Simmons
- Introducing AutomatePro Control Console (dawncsimmons.com)
- Version 8.2.0 Release Notes :: AutomatePro Docs
