Clone & Bulk Operations
Clone test cases and perform bulk updates, moves, and deletions across your test suite.
Clone
Cloning creates an exact duplicate of an existing test case, saving you time when you need to create similar test cases with minor variations (e.g., the same login flow but with different user roles or input data).
How to clone a test case
- Open the test case you want to clone.
- Click the Clone button () in the test case toolbar or actions menu.
- A new test case is created with the title
Copy of [original title]and you are redirected to its detail view.
What gets copied
- Title (prefixed with "Copy of")
- Description
- Priority, Status, Type
- Preconditions
- Labels and Environment
- Automation ID and Automation Status
- All test steps (in the same order)
- Folder assignment
- Custom field values
What does NOT get copied
- Test Case ID — The clone receives a new, unique ID (e.g.,
TC-456) - Execution history — The clone starts with no execution records
- Change history — The clone starts with a fresh audit trail
- Defect links — No defects are carried over from the original
- Attachments — Files attached to the original are not copied to the clone
After cloning, remember to update the title and any fields that need to differ from the original. The clone is fully independent — changes to the clone do not affect the original, and vice versa.
Bulk Operations
When you need to update, move, or delete many test cases at once, bulk operations save significant time compared to editing each test case individually.
Selecting test cases
Use the checkboxes on the left side of the test case table to select individual test cases. Use the checkbox in the table header to select/deselect all test cases on the current page.
Available bulk actions
Once you have selected one or more test cases, the bulk action toolbar appears with the following options:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Bulk Update | Update one or more fields across all selected test cases. Supported fields: Priority, Status, Type, Automation Status, and Labels. Choose the field(s) and the new value(s), then apply. |
| Move to Folder () | Move all selected test cases to a different folder. Select the target folder from a folder picker and confirm. Test cases are removed from their current folder and placed in the new one. |
| Bulk Delete () | Permanently delete all selected test cases. A confirmation dialog will ask you to verify this action. |
Bulk delete is irreversible. Deleted test cases cannot be recovered. Their execution history, change history, defect links, and attachments are also permanently removed. If you are unsure, consider changing the status to Deprecated instead of deleting.
Bulk operations apply only to the selected test cases on the current page. If you need to operate on test cases across multiple pages, either increase the page size or repeat the operation on each page.
See also
- Test Cases — Overview, creation, detail tabs, and field reference
- Test Steps — Define step-by-step execution procedures
- Folders & Organization — Organize test cases with folders, search, and filters
- Import & Export — CSV import and export
- History & Attachments — Execution history, change tracking, and file attachments
- Best Practices — Guidelines and FAQ