Can I include "Anytime Extensions" in an export to Quality Center?

Hi Keith,

Just wanted to let you know we've seen your question but we need to do a little research to find the answer.  Should have something for you tomorrow.

Doug

Hi Keith,

You should be able to include your anytime extension by creating a custom report (custom reports are described here).  Edit the existing report template, and copy the entire row that begins with $listExtensions $PackageFullPath and paste it between the $repeatUseCases and the $repeatSteps rows.  Because you are listing extensions in the context of a use case, and not a step, it will include the list of anytime extensions above all the other steps.  If you prefer to list them below other steps, paste the row above the $endRepeatUseCases.

Let me know if you have any questions and whether or not this gives the desired result.

Doug,

Thanks that was easy and worked just fine.

Keith

Doug,

Unfortunately on further analysis that doesn't quite do what I wanted. Assuming I did what you said correctly. The export now lists ALL extensions i.e. both anytime extensions and 'regular' step extensions at the begining of the export and then embeds the 'regular' extensions again in the correct places.

Like This:

| Step Name
|
| *.a This is Anytime a
|
| *.a.1. This is Anytime a Step 1
|
| *.b This is Anytime b
|
| *.b.1. This is Anytime b step 1
|
| 2.a This is Extension 2.a
|
| 2.a.1. This is Extension 2.a Step 1
|
| 3.a This is Extension 3.a
|
| 3.a.1. This is Extension 3.a Step 1
|
| 1. This is Step 1 
|
| 2. This is Step 2 
|
| 2.a This is Extension 2.a
|
| 2.a.1. This is Extension 2.a Step 1
|
| 3. This is Step 3 
|
| 3.a This is Extension 3.a
|
| 3.a.1. This is Extension 3.a Step 1
|
| 4. This is Step 4 
|

Is there a way to get JUST the anytime extensions at the top and then the other extensions in the right places like this

| *.a This is Anytime a
|
| *.a.1. This is Anytime a Step 1
|
| *.b This is Anytime b
|
|

*.b.1. This is Anytime b step 1

| 1. This is Step 1 
|
| 2. This is Step 2 
|
| 2.a This is Extension 2.a
|
| 2.a.1. This is Extension 2.a Step 1
|
| 3. This is Step 3 
|
| 3.a This is Extension 3.a
|
| 3.a.1. This is Extension 3.a Step 1
|
| 4. This is Step 4 
|

Thanks

KEith

|

Hi Keith,

Not sure if it's a bug or a feature, but you are correct - when accessing extensions in the context of a use case, CaseComplete is returning all extensions for the use case, not just anytime extensions.  I do have a work around, but it's not great because uses some undocumented features of CaseComplete, so I don't want to post it here. I'll send you an email instead that describes the workaround.  Anyone else reading this is welcome to contact me for the workaround.

Doug

Just wanted to let everyone know that this will be addressed in CaseComplete 2011, currently in beta.  There will  be two new list types, AnytimeExtensions and AnytimeExtensionsNoSteps.  So, for example, you could use $listAnytimeExtensions, which would list just the anytime extensions including their substeps.