67. Creating VPlans

You can create a VPlan using a top-down or bottom-up approach. If you already have some test suites and have created a workspace, the bottom-up approach is easier because a metrics model for the test suite is available. You don't have to type in the names of the metric items.

On the other hand, if you have a project requirements document but haven't started executing test suites yet, you can use the top-down approach. With this approach, the VPlan hierarchy can be aligned closely with the requirements document.

To create a new VPlan using a top-down approach:

1. Click the hamburger icon at the top of the window, and then click VPlans.

   

   A list of currently available VPlans is displayed.

   

2. Click Create New VPlan in the top right corner.

   

   The VPlan Editor opens, displaying the VPlan tree with a new top-level section called new_vplan.

   

   No metrics model is present because you didn't open the VPlan Editor from a workspace.

3. To change the name of the VPlan, click the new_vplan name, type in the name you want, and press Return.

   

   The VPlan is automatically saved with the current name.

   

4. You can now Edit the VPlan that you created, as required.