Submit defects

With defects, you can record any problems you encounter, at any stage of test run execution. This lets you create or reuse a Jira issue that describes the problem in detail. You can then assign this defect to the appropriate team and include it in your product development cycle.

We also offer an AI tool that uses the information you've already entered into the Test Pad to quickly record a defect. This can include useful description content, such as steps to replicate and links to the affected test run. With this feature, you won't need to manually track this information down.

After your team addresses the defect, create a new test run to make sure the problem is fixed.

Create defects in the Test Pad

From the Test Pad, you can submit a defect for an individual step or for the whole test run:

• If the defect affects the entire test run, select the Submit Defect button at the top-right corner of the test run.

• If the defect only affects an individual test step, select the button next to the appropriate test step.

Whether you attach a defect to the entire test run or an individual test step, the following three options are available:

• Add new defect: Manually create a new Jira issue to attach as a defect. Fill out all mandatory fields in the subsequent dialog and select Create.

• Add an existing defect: Attach an existing Jira issue as a defect. In the subsequent dialog, choose the issue you want to attach as a defect and select Add. You can use any type of issue that exists in your current project as a defect.

• Create a defect with AI: Automatically create a new Jira issue that's pre-filled with our AI tool. In the subsequent dialog, make sure all of the AI-generated information is correct, adjust any fields you need, and select Create.

When you create a new defect, Jira defaults to the Bug issue type (opens in a new tab). However, you can specify any issue type you want. This is useful if your Jira project assigns different issue types to track different types of defects.