Flowchart Paths and Branches
abstract
There can be multiple paths/flows in a Flowchart.
This allows grouping of similar test flows together.
New Paths can be added in 2 ways:
- As a branched subpath to another path
- As a new path starting from the
Start
node.
Branch without Condition
Many test flows start off with the same steps and then start diverging later. Such flows can be designed using branches.Branches reduce duplication and give a clear view of the various flows possible from a particular stage in the application.
Sub Labels
can be added to a path at any point to give some context or description to the branched flow.
- Any number of branched nodes can be added to a non-Condition Node.
- A Sub Label helps in giving more context to a branch. It is not mandatory. It can be added anywhere in a path.
- Every path can have its own associated Dataset
Branch with Condition
Some paths are only possible for specific data or only if some specific prior setup has been done.Conditions can be used to enforce separation of such paths.
- Only 2 branches are allowed from a Condition node
New Path from Start Node
An independent path can be created from theStart
node.Such paths are related in context, but do not need to repeat the steps from another path.
View All Paths - Table View
To view all the branched paths in a table view, click onTable View
button on the top of the flowchart.
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