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Re-recording and editing

Re-recording lets you add new steps to an existing test case without starting from scratch. When you click Record on a test case that already has steps, QAlity runs all existing steps first and then starts recording from that point so you can continue the flow.

If you are new to recording, read Recorder and Your first test first.

How re-recording worksHow re-recording works

When you click the Record button on an existing test case:

  1. QAlity opens your website in an Incognito window
  2. All existing steps in the test case are executed automatically one by one
  3. The current step being executed is highlighted in blue in the Test Steps panel
  4. Chrome shows "QAlity Recorder Beta started debugging this browser" at the top of the browser
  5. Once all existing steps finish running, recording begins automatically from that point
  6. Any new actions you perform are added as new steps after the existing ones

How to re-recordHow to re-record

  1. Open the test case

    Go to Test Cases and open the test case you want to extend.

  2. Click the Record button

    At the top right of the test case click the Record button. This is separate from the Run button - it is next to it on the right.

  3. Wait for existing steps to run

    QAlity will automatically execute all existing steps in the test case. Watch the Test Steps panel - the current step being executed is highlighted in blue. Do not interact with the browser while steps are running.

  4. Recording starts automatically

    Once all existing steps have finished running, recording begins automatically. The Test Steps panel will show the existing steps and be ready to capture new ones.

  5. Perform new actions

    Continue using your web app from where the existing steps left off. Every new action you perform is added as a new step after the existing ones.

  6. Stop recording

    Click the red Stop button in the Test Steps panel when you are done. All new steps will appear in the test case after the existing ones.

  7. Save the test case

    Review the new steps and click Save.

Re-recording always continues from the last step

QAlity runs all existing steps first and then starts recording from the end. You cannot re-record from a specific step in the middle. To update steps in the middle, edit them manually.

Editing steps after recordingEditing steps after recording

When you are inside a test case you can manage steps using the toolbar at the top of the steps list:

Reorder - Click the Reorder button at the top right of the steps list to drag and drop steps into a different order.

Delete - Select one or more steps using the checkboxes on the left, then click the red Delete button to remove them.

Create Group - Select multiple steps and click Create Group to group them together.

Edit a step - Click the edit icon on the right side of any step to edit its action, target, or value inline.

Step settings - Click the settings icon on a step to access advanced options for that step.

Delete a single step - Click the red delete icon on the right side of any step to remove just that step.

Adding a new step inlineAdding a new step inline

While viewing the test case you can add a new step at any point:

  1. Click below the last step

    Click in the empty area below the last step. A new step input row appears with a text field.

  2. Type or select a step

    Type in the field to search for a step type or scroll the dropdown to find what you need.

  3. Click Create

    Click Create to add the step. Click Cancel to discard it.