Managing Parameters
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The Parameters page gives you one place to review reusable values, understand where they are used, and keep parameter names, values, and descriptions current.
Parameter Pages
Section titled “Parameter Pages”Hawzu has regular parameter pages at both workspace and project level.
- Workspace Parameters show regular parameters created for the workspace.
- Project Parameters show parameters available in the selected project, including the scope of each parameter.
The page title shows whether you are managing workspace or project parameters.
Table Columns
Section titled “Table Columns”The regular Parameters table can include:
- Name: the parameter name shown in parameter pickers.
- Description: the purpose or usage guidance for the parameter.
- Value: the current reusable value.
- Usages: linked test cases, requirements, and shared steps.
- Scope: workspace or project, shown on project pages.
- Created On: the creation date and time.
- Actions: quick actions such as viewing details or duplicating.
Use column visibility controls to keep the table focused on the fields you need.
Search, Filter, Sort, and Page
Section titled “Search, Filter, Sort, and Page”You can search by parameter name, description, or value. You can also filter by Creation Date. On project pages, use the Scope filter to show workspace parameters, project parameters, or both.
Sorting is available for name, description, value, and created date. Pagination controls let you change page size and move through larger parameter sets.
Review Usage
Section titled “Review Usage”The Usages column shows whether a parameter is unused or linked in existing content. When a parameter is used, the usage badge summarizes linked items and can show usage details for:
- Test cases
- Requirements
- Shared steps
Open the parameter details view for a fuller usage list with links to the related items.
Open Details
Section titled “Open Details”Select a parameter row or choose View Details from the actions menu to open the details view.
The details view shows:
- Name
- Value
- Description
- Scope badge
- Usage lists for test cases, requirements, and shared steps
Workspace-level parameters may be locked when viewed from a project. To edit a workspace parameter, manage it from the workspace Parameters page.
Edit Parameters
Section titled “Edit Parameters”Users with access can select Edit Parameter from the details view. You can update:
- Name
- Value
- Description
The Save Changes button is enabled only after a field changes. Value changes affect places where the parameter is used, so review usage before changing widely used parameters.
Duplicate Parameters
Section titled “Duplicate Parameters”Use Duplicate from the actions menu to create a separate parameter with the same description and value. The new parameter is named with (Copy).
Duplicating does not copy usage relationships. Existing test cases, requirements, and shared steps continue to use the original parameter until they are changed.
Delete Parameters
Section titled “Delete Parameters”Deleting a used parameter requires choosing what happens to existing references. You can remove references, replace them with another parameter, or replace them with a fixed value.
Learn more in Delete Parameters.
Permissions
Section titled “Permissions”Available actions depend on your access. You may be able to view parameters without being able to create, edit, duplicate, or delete them.