Link defects to entities

Link existing defects to an entity. This is useful, for example, when a new test is created specifically for a known defect. By creating a link, you can determine if the test should be run based on the status of the defect.

You can link defects to requirements, requirement folders, tests, test sets, test instances, test runs, and defects.

To link defects to an entity:

  1. Open the target entity and click the Linked Defects tab.

  2. Click Link Existing Defect > By ID.

  3. Enter the defect ID and click Link. The defect must already exist in ALM.

    Click the defect's link to open it in the Defects tab.

To link other defects or requirements to a defect:

  1. Open the Defects tab. Open the defect to which you want to link defects or requirements.

  2. To link another defect to the current defect, in the Linked Entities > Defects tab, click Link Existing Defect and select By ID. Enter the defect ID and click Link.

    To link a requirement to the current defect, in the Linked Entities > Others tab, click Link From Requirement and select By ID. Enter the requirement ID and click Link.

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