Manual Tests

Manual tests are step-by-step instructions for testers. Silk Central provides a UI to efficiently execute manual tests, including the option to record videos and capture screen images during test execution. If desired, manual tests can later be converted to automated tests.

Creating or Editing Manual Tests
Create or edit a manual test to provide detailed instructions for your manual testers.
Adding or Editing Manual Test Steps
Use the Steps page to add or edit a manual test step.
Converting Manual Tests to Automated Tests
Convert a manual test to an automated test before you add the test to your regressions.
Converting Automated Tests to Manual Tests
Convert an automated test to a manual test, for example to automate it again with another test type.
Generating Business Components from Manual Tests
Generate new business components out of manual tests to reuse the steps in the manual tests for business process testing.
Importing Manual Tests from an Excel File
Import manual tests from a Microsoft Excel file to add them to the Tests area.
Steps Page
Lists all manual test steps that are included in the selected test or shared object.
Test Asset Workflow
Silk Central offers a workflow model that lets you review and approve your test assets before they are executed.

Parent topic: Test Types

Related concepts

Business Process Tests

Managing Shared Objects

Versions

Test Export, Update, and Import