Navigate the run results tree

This task describes how to collapse or expand a branch in the run results tree to select the level of detail that the tree displays.

When you open run results in the Run Results Viewer for the first time, the tree expands one level at a time. If the child branches under a parent branch were previously expanded, that state is maintained when you expand or collapse the parent branch.

Expand a specific branch

  • Double-click the branch.

  • Select the branch and click the arrow to the left of the branch icon.

  • Press the plus key (+) on your keyboard number pad.

The tree displays the details for the branch, and the expand sign changes to collapse.

Expand a branch and all branches below it

  • Select the branch and press the asterisk (*) key on your keyboard number pad.

  • Right-click a branch and select Expand All.

Expand all of the branches in the run results tree

  • Right-click the top level branch and select Expand All.

  • Select View > Expand All.

  • Click the Expand All button .

  • Select the top level of the tree and press the asterisk (*) key on your keyboard number pad.

Collapse a specific node

  • Double-click the node.

  • Right-click a node and select Collapse All.

  • Select it and click the arrow to the left of the node icon.

  • Press the minus key () on your keyboard number pad.

The node's child nodes disappear from the tree.

Collapse all of the nodes in the tree

  • Right-click the top level branch and select Collapse All.

  • Select View > Collapse All.

  • Click the Collapse All button .

Move between previously selected nodes within the run results tree

Click the Go to Previous Node or Go to Next Node buttons .

Find specific steps within the Run Results

Use the Search box (located above the run results tree), for example:

You can search for text, status, and/or types of nodes. For details, see Run Results Tree Pane and Search Box.

Filter the tree to display only nodes that match certain criteria

Use the Filter dialog box (View > Filters). For details, see Filter Dialog Box (Run Results Viewer) .