View test cases across folders and subfolders

Manage and view test cases located in multiple nested subfolders without navigating through each individual directory. The Consolidated View aggregates test cases from a selected parent folder and all its subsequent subfolders into a single, comprehensive list.

This view eliminates the need to navigate through individual directories, allowing you to search, filter, and perform bulk actions across an entire branch of your folder tree instantly.

Folder view vs consolidated view

You can toggle between two distinct viewing modes using the icons located next to the search bar.

Switch views

By default, the Test Case repository displays the folder view (see annotation 1), which isolates test cases to the specific folder selected. To switch to a consolidated view:

1. Navigate to the Test Cases list view in your project.

2. Locate the view toggle buttons to the left of the search bar.

   

3. Click the consolidated view icon (see annotation 2) to switch modes.

Create and save views

You can save specific filter configurations and folder scopes as reusable Views.

1. Click All Test Cases dropdown above the test case folders.

   

2. Click + Create View.
3. In the Create View slide over, configure the following:
   • Enter View Name (see annotation 1): Provide a unique name for your view.
   • Public View (see annotation 2): Toggle this ON to make the view accessible to all users in the project.
   • Folder (see annotation 3): Select the specific test case folders you want this view to target.
   • Filters: Apply specific criteria such as State, Priority, Owner, Tags, and other relevant factors to effectively narrow down the test cases. Refer to filter test cases documentation.

   

4. Click Save.

The view will now appear in your list of saved views, preserving your folder scope and filter preferences.

Navigating folder structures

In consolidated view, the folder tree acts as a scope selector rather than a strict directory.

• All test cases: Select the root level to view every test case in the project, regardless of folder depth.
• Specific folder: Select a folder to view test cases residing in that folder and all test cases contained within its subfolders.

The list header updates to indicate the current scope (e.g., Folder Name (incl. subfolders)).

Search and filter behavior

Filtering in consolidated view is recursive. When you apply search keywords or filters (such as Status, Priority, or Owner), the system queries the currently selected folder and all its nested subfolders.

• Folder tree visibility: The folder navigation panel dynamically updates to show only folders containing test cases that match your filter criteria. Folders with no matching results are hidden to reduce clutter.
• Real-time updates: If you add a new test case that matches active filter criteria, the list count and folder visibility update automatically.

Managing test cases

You can perform the following operations on the aggregated list just as you would in a single folder.

• Bulk actions: Select multiple test cases across different subfolders to perform bulk operations (e.g., Bulk Edit, Delete, Move). Checking the “Select All” checkbox selects all loaded test cases within the current folder scope.
• Ordering: By default, test cases in this view are ordered by their creation date, preserving the chronological order of addition.