Creating Attributes

In the menu, click Project:<Project Name> > Project Settings .

Click the Attributes tab to view the list of current attributes.

Click New Attribute. The New Attribute dialog box displays.

Type a Name for the new attribute. This name will be displayed in list boxes when the attribute becomes available for use.

Type a Description for the new attribute.

Select the attribute Type. See the topic Types for Attributes and Custom Requirements Properties for descriptions of each type of attribute.

Optionally check the Required (Tests) check box. Required attributes must be set when creating a new test. Required attributes that are not yet set display with an orange background and a red border on the New Test dialog.

Note: If the parent test has a certain attribute already set, the value is automatically filled in for the child test. However, the Inherit from parent check box is always unchecked by default. If the parent test does not require a certain attribute, the Inherit from parent check box is disabled.

Note: If an attribute is set to Inactive, it is not required when creating a new test.

Optionally check the Required (Execution Planning) check box. Required attributes must be set when creating a new execution plan, configuration suite, or testing cycle. Required attributes that are not yet set display with an orange background and a red border on the creation dialog.

Note: If the parent element (for example a configuration suite) has a certain attribute already set, the value is automatically filled in for the child element. However, the Inherit from parent check box is always unchecked by default. If the parent element does not require a certain attribute, the Inherit from parent check box is disabled.

Note: If an attribute is set to Inactive, it is not required when creating a new element.

Click OK.