Move and Re-order Folders
Introduction
Users can reorder or move folders within the folder hierarchy using the drag-and-drop operation across all modules. The Folder Order/Sorting setting is available under the Project Configuration. Project Administrators can enable custom folder ordering for the project, allowing teams to maintain a folder sequence that aligns with their testing workflow.
Use Case: During the planning phase, the QA team wants to rearrange sub-folders within a parent folder to ensure the test cases align with the product development timeline. This alignment ensures the folder structure mirrors the product's feature development, improving both organization and navigation efficiency.
This feature allows testers to reorder sub-folders when the folder structure becomes disorganized due to the addition of new features, helping to avoid planning and navigation difficulties caused by a cluttered structure.
Business Rules
The rules are applicable as per the Folder Order/Sorting Configuration described in the next section.
The folder can be moved to:
A different position within the same hierarchy level.
A different hierarchy level, such as a sub-folder within another folder.
A folder at a higher level (elevating it to a parent level).
Users can drag and drop a parent folder to a different location within the folder tree.
The entire sub-folder hierarchy is moved along with the parent folder to the new location.
After the move, the sub-folders maintain relationships and order relative to the parent folder.
The folder order will be preserved for the module for all the users.
Folder Order/Sorting Configuration
Only the Project Admin can set the Folder Oder/Sorting configuration from QMetry > Configuration > Project Configuration > Folder Order/Sorting. Refer to Folder Order/Sorting for more details on configuration.
Move Folders via Drag and Drop Action
You can move folders using the drag-and-drop operation. The functionality is explained for the Test Case module as an example; it is also available for the Test Cycle and Test Plan modules.
Steps
1. Hold a folder in the folder tree hierarchy and drag it to a new position.
A confirmation message pops up, which displays the folder where it is being moved. It allows you to undo the action if needed.
2. Click Yes to proceed.
The success message appears. You can revert the folder move operation by clicking on Undo.
Re-order Folders via Drag and Drop Action
You can re-order folders using the drag-and-drop operation. The functionality is explained for the Test Case module as an example; it is also available for the Test Cycle and Test Plan modules.
Steps
1. Hold a folder in the folder tree hierarchy and drag it to a new position.
A confirmation message pops up, which displays the folder where it is being re-ordered. It allows you to undo the action if needed.
2. Click Yes to proceed.
The success message appears. You can revert the folder move operation by clicking on Undo.
Audit Logs for Folder Move/Re-order
All the drag and drop actions for the folder move and re-order are recorded in the Audit Logs.
Audit Logs for Move Folder
The audit logs are captured under Configuration > Audit Log > Test Entity Logs > <Test Entity> Folder > Move/Order.
Audit Logs for Re-order Folder
The audit logs are captured under Configuration > Audit Log > Test Entity Logs > <Test Entity> Folder > Re-order.
