You need the 
               		Manage testing cycles and configurations permission to duplicate a testing cycle. 
               	 
            
 
            	 
            To duplicate a testing cycle: 
               	 
            
 
            	 
            
               -  
                  		  In the menu, click 
                     			 . 
                     		   
                  		   The 
                  			 Manual Execution Planning page displays. 
                  		   
                  		
               
-  
                  		  In the 
                     			 Testing Cycles area, in the header of a testing cycle, click 
                     			 . 
                     		   
                  		   The 
                  			 Duplicate Testing Cycle dialog box appears. The properties (Name, 
                  			 Description, 
                  			 Start Date, 
                  			 End Date and 
                  			 Capacity) are duplicated and filled in the fields. 
                  		   
                  		
               
-  
                  		  Optional: Choose how you want to copy the test assignment. For example, you can choose not to copy 
                     			 Passed tests, enabling you to re-run the testing cycle only with 
                     			 Failed and 
                     			 Not Executed tests. 
                     		   
                  		
               
-  
                  		  Click 
                     			 OK. 
                     		   
                  		   The testing cycle is duplicated with all assigned tests and testers.