Attach Files to Steps

Owned by APPWRK Writer
Last updated: Jan 30, 2024
5 min read

AIO Tests allows you to attach files to the test case steps with the click of a button. Whether you want to attach an image to a case step or want to attach a file to a test case step, the test management tool lets you do it effortlessly. 

In this documentation, you’ll understand:

How to Attach Files to a Step

Step 1: To attach files to a step, all you need to do is click on the Vertical ellipsis button for the step after which you want to add steps from other cases. Click on the Attach files button.

  • The action to add files at the step level is available at the time of case creation (Steps page) and also while editing a case (Steps tab). The GIF below is of the Steps tab opened in Edit mode.

  • Users can also add files at the step level from Edit Steps from the Cases listing page.

Step 2: Once you click on the Attach Files button, the Attachment modal window will appear on the screen from where you can attach a file. 

  • Users have the option to either paste a copied image and name it or upload a file from the system by clicking on the Browse to Upload File and then ‘Upload and Attach’ button.

  • Users can also attach the files from the Recent Uploads option by selecting the appropriate file and then clicking on the Attach Selected Files button. 

Step 3: Finally, click on the Save button. 

Steps to View Files Attached to Steps

Users can view the files attached to steps from multiple places in the AIO Tests: 

  • View the attached files from the steps tab on Case Details

  • View files from Cases Listing

  • View the attached files from the right panel of a Case in Sets & Cycles

  • View the attached files from Cycles.

View the Attached Files from the Steps Tab on Case Details 

On the steps section of the case detail page, users can view the attached file by clicking on the Paper Clip icon for the step to which the file is attached. Once you click on the paper clip icon, the attached file name will be displayed on the screen. Click on the file name to view the attached document. Users can view the attached file by simply clicking on the download button. 

Images and Videos can be seen inline.

View Files from Cases Listing

On the case listing page, users can view the attached file by clicking on the Edit Steps icon. Users can view the attached file by clicking on the Paper Clip icon for the step to which the file is attached. Once you click on the paper clip icon, the attached file name will be displayed on the screen. Click on the file name to view the attached document. Users can view the attached file by simply clicking on the download button. 

View the Attached Files from the Right Panel of a Case in Sets & Cycles

On the Set Detail page, users can view the attached file by clicking on the case to which the file is attached. Once you click on the desired case, the right panel for a case will be displayed. Click on the View Steps icon to view all the steps for the selected case. Users can view the attached file by clicking on the Paper Clip icon for the step to which the file is attached. Once you click on the paper clip icon, the attached file name will be displayed on the screen. Click on the file name to view the attached document. Users can view the attached file by simply clicking on the download button. Users can follow the same procedure to view steps and the attached file from the right panel for a case in Cycle. 

View the Attached Files from Cycles

On the Cycle Detail page, users can view the attached file by clicking on the drop-down arrow of the case to which the file is attached. Once you click on the drop-down arrow, all the steps for the case will be displayed. Users can view the attached file by clicking on the Paper Clip icon for the step to which the file is attached. Once you click on the paper clip icon, the attached file name will be displayed on the screen. Click on the file name to view the attached document. Users can view the attached file by simply clicking on the download button. Users can follow the same procedure to view steps and the attached file from the right panel for a case in Cycle. 

For further queries and suggestions, feel free to reach out to our customer support via help@aiotests.com.