Hexawise Features | Hexawise Help Center

Overview

How do I create a simple test plan?

Creating a basic Hexawise plan while using core concepts.

Written by Justin Hunter
Updated over a week ago

How can I check out a few sample Hexawise plans?

Discover detailed sample plans that demonstrate Hexawise concepts.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

How can I make a copy of an existing test plan?

Learn how to copy existing Hexawise plans.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

How do I export from Hexawise?

Learn how to export your Hexawise plans in various file formats.

Written by Conor Wolford
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The "Revisions" Feature

Use the Revisions feature inside Hexawise to revert back to an earlier version of a plan, or copy that version into a new plan.

Written by Conor Wolford
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Inputs Definition

How do I use the Bulk Edit feature to edit my Parameters and Values extra quickly?

A Hexawise feature used to quickly edit and add Parameters and Values.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Using the editable mind maps to edit your plan

Strategy for entering your test inputs through the Hexawise mind map functionality.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

How do I import a test plan into Hexawise?

Describes the two types of supported import formats for Hexawise.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How can I maximize variation without increasing the number of my tests?

Using Value Expansions and other strategies to efficiently maximize variation within your Parameters and Values.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I create ranged Values in Hexawise?

"Hidden" functionality to automatically turn your inputs into numbered ranges.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

Constraints

How do I create an "Invalid Constraint" to prevent impossible-to-test-for Values from appearing together?

Using the "Constraints" tab to create invalid pairs.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I prevent certain combinations from appearing using the "Bound Constraint" feature?

Creating bound constraints under the "Constraints" tab to insert system logic into your Hexawise plan.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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Understanding which type of Constraint is appropriate

Tips for how to decide which type of constraint to use in a given scenario.

Written by Conor Wolford
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What is the difference between Bound Constraints and Mutually Bound Constraints?

Differentiating between bound constraints and mutually bound constraints used within Hexawise.

Written by Scott Johnson
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Requirements

How do I "force" Hexawise to include required scenarios and manage requirements traceability?

Add prioritized scenarios based on your Inputs in your Hexawise plans under the "Requirements" tab.

Written by Scott Johnson
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Test Generation

How do I create extra-thorough sets of tests?

Increase the coverage strength of your tests under the "Test Cases" tab.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

What's the impact of using different combination strengths in Hexawise? When should you use 2-way? When should you use a higher strength?

Strategies behind using different coverage strengths in Hexawise.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

How do I create a risk-based testing plan that focuses more coverage on higher priority areas?

Introducing and explaining the "Mixed-Strength Testing" feature.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

Use "Mixed-Strength" tests more often than "regular" higher-strength tests

Explaining why it is often recommended to use Mixed-Strength coverage rather than 3-way or 4-way coverage.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

How can I get every value to appear without increasing my tests?

Using one-way (1-way) coverage to ensure each Value for a specific Parameter is tested once (without guaranteed interaction coverage).

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Preserve test conditions with the "Freeze Tests" feature

Learn how to ensure specific test cases do not change even when updating your test inputs.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

Scripting

How do I Auto-script test cases to quickly include detailed tester instructions in my tests?

Create detailed, easy to read tester instructions under the "Auto-scripts" tab for your manual testing efforts.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

How do I save test documentation time by automatically generating Expected Results in test scripts?

Learn about the rules-based Expected Results generation feature.

Written by Justin Hunter
Updated over a week ago

How do I use the "Relax" feature?

Use this "hidden" feature to automatically generate your detailed Hexawise test scripts. Even faster than with regular Auto-Scripting!

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

What if some of my test scripts should have a different number of test steps than others?

How to handle scenarios where not every Hexawise test cases contains the same number of execution steps.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Incorporating "Parameterized expected results" into your plans

A neat "hidden" trick to automatically generate parameterized expected results.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

Coverage Analysis

How do I understand the testing coverage achieved by my Hexawise-generated tests?

Use the Coverage Graph under the "Analysis" tab to visualize your testing coverage.

Written by Justin Hunter
Updated over a week ago

How do I see what specific combinations of test inputs are covered by a set of tests?

Learn how to use the Coverage Matrix to better understand specific interaction coverage after every test.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

How can I review my test plans?

Use the Plan Scorecard feature to review your Hexawise plans and identify additional features that may be useful.

Written by Justin Hunter
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Using the Plan Scorecard to diagnose possible problems with your test plans

Expands on using the Plan Scorecard feature to identify potential problems with your test plans.

Written by Conor Wolford
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Using the Plan Scorecard to identify new features that could improve your tests

Expands on using the Plan Scorecard feature to identify new features that could further improve the quality of your tests.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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How Are Hexawise Tests Objectively Superior?

"Before vs After" Hexawise Comparison Guide

Written by Conor Wolford
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Collaboration

How do I share a project?

Easily share Hexawise projects and plans with your colleagues.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How can I make notes for myself and my colleagues?

Add notes to your Hexawise plans inside the tool.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago