Managing Test Requests

Test requests are the core workflow units, representing requests for tire testing.

Creating a Test Request

1. Navigate to Test Requests from the Tests dropdown menu.

2. Click Create.
   

3. Fill in the form:

   • Customer: Select from the dropdown (searchable).
   • Name and Description: Provide details about the request.
   • Status: Choose from options like Pending, In Progress, Completed (defaults to Pending).
   • Hours Needed: Estimate testing time.
   • Timeline: Set Start Time, End Time, and Deadline (dates are timezone-aware).
   • Test Sets/Procedures: Select predefined test sets or individual procedures.
   • Custom Fields: Add any additional info (e.g., via templates).
   • File Upload: Optionally import requirements from XML/CSV/JSON files.

4. Click Save. The request is created and associated with the customer.

Viewing and Editing Test Requests

• List View: See all requests in a table with sorting, filtering, and search.
• Details View: Click a request to view details, including status, timeline, requirements, tasks, and comments.
• Edit: If the request hasn't started (modifiable status), click Edit to update fields. Changes are logged.

Managing Requirements and Tasks

• Add/edit test requirements (e.g., tire, wheel, belt assignments) within the request details.
• Schedule tasks for execution (e.g., assign to users, set sub-order).
• Monitor build status for test definitions (e.g., via integrated builder service).

Importing Test Requests

• Click Import on the Test Requests page.
• Upload a CSV file with columns like name, description, status, hours_needed, start_time, etc.
• The system validates and imports data in batches.