New Defect Dialog Box

This dialog box enables you to create defects.

To access

Use one of the following:

  • From the Defects module, click .

  • From any module, on the masthead, click and select New Defect.
Important information

Tip: You can set default values for certain defect fields. For user interface details, see Set default values for fields.
Relevant tasks

Work with defects in ALM

User interface elements are described below:

UI Element

Description

Clear All Fields. Clears the data.

Tip: Creating a defect can be an ongoing process that may require switching between the New Defect dialog box, other ALM modules, and possibly the browser itself.

To switch to another module while creating a defect, click Close without submitting the defect. To return to the defect you are creating, click New Defect from the Defects module again. ALM retains the data so you can continue working on the same defect.

If you want to start work on a different defect, click the Clear All Fields button to clear the retained data.

Find Similar Defect. Opens the Similar Defects dialog box, enabling you to find:

  • Defects similar to the new defect.

  • Defects similar to a text string.

For user interface details, see Similar Defects Dialog Box/Pane.

Check Spelling. Checks the spelling for the selected word or text box.

Thesaurus. Displays a synonym, antonym, or related word for the selected word.

Spelling Options. Enables you to configure the way ALM checks spelling.

Use Default Values. Fills in certain fields with default values, as specified in the Set Default Values dialog box. For user interface details, see Set default values for fields.

Set Default Values. Enables you to specify default values for certain fields using the Set Default Values dialog box. For user interface details, see Set default values for fields.

Field Search. Enables you to search for a specified field name. Supports wildcard search with asterisk "*" and question mark "?".

For example: a*b returns acb and adefb; a?b returns acb
Details

Lists the defect fields. For details on defect fields, see Defects Module Fields.
Attachments

Enables you to add attachments that provide additional information about the new defect. For details, see Work with attachments.

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