Clone a Test Folder when you want a similar folder structure for another testing task. Choose the destination and which content to include, then decide whether to reuse the existing Test Cases or create new copies.
Before you begin
Make sure you have the Clone Test Folder permission and can access the destination Jira space.
Choose whether the destination should share the existing Test Cases or have independent copies.
Review the source folder and its linked Test Case versions before cloning.
1. Open the clone dialog
In Vansah, open Test Cases and find the source folder in the Test Repository tree.
Hover over the folder and open its More menu.
Select Clone. Enter a useful name for the new folder.
2. Choose what to include
Option | What it does |
Re-use Test Cases | Links the existing Test Cases into the new folder. The references share the same Test Cases; this does not create independent case definitions. |
Clone Test Cases | Creates new Test Cases for the copied folder. Use this when you need to maintain the copies separately. |
Sub Test Folders | Includes the source folder’s subfolder structure. |
Test Plans | Includes Test Plans associated with the selected folder structure. Check the resulting plans after cloning. |
Description, Attachments, and Linked Work Items | Choose the additional folder content and relationships you want to copy. |
The screenshot shows an earlier dialog layout. The current dialog also includes the additional content options above. Review each selection, then select Next.
3. Choose the destination and clone
Use the Jira space selector to choose the current space or another space you can access.
Select the destination parent folder. Choose Test Repository to place the clone at the top level.
Check the destination and new folder name, then select Clone.
Wait for the result. Open the destination and verify the folder structure, linked or cloned Test Cases, and any selected additional content.
If cloning fails or the connection is interrupted, inspect the destination before retrying. Some content may already have been created.
Troubleshooting
Problem | What to check |
Clone is unavailable | Check the Clone Test Folder permission for the source Jira space. |
The destination cannot be selected | Check your Jira space access and choose a valid parent folder in that space. |
A duplicate folder error appears | Use another name or destination parent. |
You expected independent Test Cases | Check whether you chose Re-use Test Cases. Reuse keeps references to the original cases; Clone Test Cases creates separate copies. |