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Filtering & Searching Test Cases Guide

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The Repository in Hawzu provides powerful search and filtering capabilities to help you quickly locate test cases, even in large and complex projects. You can use keyword-based search, property-based filters, or a combination of both to narrow down results efficiently.

Search Functionality

Section titled “Search Functionality”
Section titled “Basic Search”

To search for test cases:

  1. Use the Search input in the Repository header.
  2. Type keywords to search across:
    • Test case titles
    • Descriptions
  3. Results update in real time as you type.
  4. Search is case-insensitive and supports partial matches.

Keyboard Shortcut
Press Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F on macOS) to focus the search input.

Search Tips

Section titled “Search Tips”
  • Use meaningful keywords from titles or descriptions
  • Partial words are supported (e.g. sync matches synchronization)
  • Multiple words further narrow results
  • Clear the search input to reset results

Filters

Section titled “Filters”

Filters help narrow down test cases based on their metadata and properties.

Using Filters

Section titled “Using Filters”
  1. Click the Filters button next to the search bar
  2. Choose one or more filters to apply
  3. Results update automatically as filters are selected
  4. Multiple filters can be applied together

Filters can be based on:

  • Test case attributes (such as priority or status)
  • Linked entities (like requirements)
  • Tags
  • Dates
  • Project-specific custom fields
Filter PanelFilter Panel
The Filters panel allows you to filter test cases by various attributes

Filter Logic

Section titled “Filter Logic”

All active filters use AND logic.

A test case must match all selected filters to appear in the results.

Clearing Filters

Section titled “Clearing Filters”
  • Individual filters can be cleared independently
  • Use Clear All to remove all applied filters at once

Combining Search and Filters

Section titled “Combining Search and Filters”

Search and filters can be used together:

  1. Apply filters to narrow the dataset
  2. Use search to find specific keywords within the filtered results

This combination is the most effective way to work with large repositories.

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”
  • Use search for quick keyword discovery
  • Use filters for structured narrowing
  • Select folders intentionally to control scope
  • Clear filters when changing context
  • Apply filters first, then search for precision

Permissions

Section titled “Permissions”

Search and filtering are available to all project users.

Results always respect access permissions:

  • You only see test cases you are allowed to view
  • Folder access restrictions are enforced
  • Custom field filters depend on project configuration

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”