How can I export the test cases with their test steps and comments from JIRA.

[Josin Joseph]

Hello,

In JIRA I have a project created with multiple test cases which in turn have multiple test steps.

So my question is how can I export the test cases with their test steps and comments from JIRA.  Also would like to know if there is a way I can export multiple test cases with their respective test steps and comments from JIRA.

The current export functionality which is available in JIRA does not provide test steps, and just provides all the test cases created within a project selected.

If I try to export the test case directly I get the options of MS Word, XML and printable.

Kindly provide a solution of a way in which i can get it done.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

[Aron Gombas _Midori_ · Accepted solution]

Zephyr test steps are Jira issues extended with Zephyr-specific concepts like test steps, execution and such.

You can export all these using the Better PDF Exporter for Jira Cloud app. It supports everything you mentioned (incl. comments) for one or more tests (result of a JQL query e.g.):

See this sample document and give it a try.

(Discl: I am developer working on this paid cloud app.)

[Anthony Caramagno]

It's not helpful to export one test at a time when you have hundreds of tests in Jira/Zephyr. Do you have a solution where "Better PDF Exporter for Jira Cloud" can export all tests in a given project backlog?

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

Zephyr tests are regular Jira issues. It means that you can export any number of those from any screen supported by the Better PDF Exporter app. The most important one in this sense is the Issue Navigator.

So, run a JQL like this in Issue Navigator, then export the result to PDF, it is absolutely possible:

project = MyProject and type=Test and status=Backlog

[Anthony Caramagno]

Hi Aaron,
Thanks for your response - I was trying it from the backlog before and I guess that it doesn't work the same as it does in issue navigator (which worked!). Also of note, I was trying to export to excel (not PDF). 

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

For Excel, you can use the "twin app" of Better PDF Exporter, which is intuitively called Better Excel Exporter. 

 I was trying it from the backlog before and I guess that it doesn't work the same as it does in issue navigator

I'm not sure what it means "work the same"...

[Anthony Caramagno]

In backlog It only exports the list and the fields but not the test steps. By using the Issue navigator and the query method I was able to export the fields AND the test steps from there.  

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

It is the Excel template that decides what information is exported, and it is the Excel view that chooses which Excel template should be rendered to produce the export file. Therefore, if you use the "Zephyr Test Steps (Current Fields)", it should export the test steps also from the backlog screen (and from any screen).

Isn't this possible that the view "Zephyr Test Steps (Current Fields)" is not enabled for the backlog screen? Please make sure that it is enabled and you use this also from backlogs.

[Anthony Caramagno]

Thanks Aron, I didn't know that it's configurable which exports can be enabled from which screen (backlog screen vs. issues list screen). The "Zephyr Test Steps (Current Fields)" selection is not displayed on the exporter popup window when it is launched from the backlog screen in Jira but I do see it if I open an issue individually or if I go to the Issues Navigator list view.

This is the default setup that we have installed here (trial version) and we have not done any configuration. I would suggest to make that as the default config for the backlog screen as QA people would most likely want to export test steps.

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

Seriously, why don't you read the app docs? It takes 3 clicks to turn on what you look for...

See: https://midori-global.com/products/better-pdf-exporter-for-jira/cloud/documentation/#managing-pdf-export-types

[Varatharajan_B-ext]

Hi 

Iam using Xray, Is there any way to export to PDF Xray issue, test case, test case execution and activity too

[Levente Szabo _Midori_]

Are you on Server/DataCenter? In that case, you can do that with the dedicated Xray template for Better PDF Exporter.

Browse Xray PDF export examples here!

If you are on Jira Cloud, then please vote (click "thumbs-up") for the feature request here:
https://midori.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009430920-Support-for-Xray-test-data

[Rogério Paiva - Xray Xporter]

Hi @Varatharajan_B-ext 

Xray has its own exporting feature called Document Generator.

Here is the documentation for both versions: Xray Server and Xray Cloud.

If you need further help, please contact the Xray Support (http://xraysupport.xpand-it.com).

Kind regards,
Rogério Paiva [Xray Support Team]

[Varatharajan_B-ext]

Hi

I am using JIra cloud. Yes i know we hvae document generator but my requirement is

Export to PDF Xray related activity, Test case, Test Execution + Results + Activity section also.

[Varatharajan_B-ext]

I am using JIra cloud. Yes i know we hvae document generator but my requirement is

Export to PDF Xray related activity, Test case, Test Execution + Results + Activity section also.

[Rogério Paiva - Xray Xporter]

@Varatharajan_B-ext you can export all that information, except for the Activity which is not yet possible to export.

It is however necessary that you design the template, to extract the information.

All the necessary code to get that information can be found in the Xray Documentation.

[Varatharajan_B-ext]

Pls help me to get the Xray history and retrive activity section in test execution

I need Jira Expression code for Xray history

[Rogério Paiva - Xray Xporter]

Hi @Varatharajan_B-ext 

My advice is to install one of the Document Generator reports, like the "Test Report" or the "Test Runs Report," and alter it to include any additional information that you need.

Please note that the Activity is not currently possible to export.

Since the building of Templates may require some help to get started, please contact the Xray Support (http://xraysupport.xpand-it.com) for additional help with the template.

Kind regards,
Rogério Paiva [Xray Support Team]

[Cheney Ma [Go2Group]]

You can find Zephyr support contact information from the page: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.thed.zephyr.je/cloud/support

[Cheney Ma [Go2Group]]

Hi Josin,

To answer your question above, you must let us know what test management add-on are you using in JIRA.

Regards,

Cheney

[Josin Joseph]

Hi Cheney,

I am using Zephyr for JIRA Cloud.