Hexawise Features | Hexawise Help Center

Overview

How can I check out a few sample Hexawise plans?

Discover detailed sample plans that demonstrate Hexawise concepts.

Written by Scott Johnson
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How can I make a copy of an existing test plan?

Learn how to copy existing Hexawise plans.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Why "test case count" can be a misleading metric in model-based testing (and what to to about it)

Learn how to use 4 "levers" in Hexawise to adjust your suite size to your needs.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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The "Revisions" Feature

Use the Revisions feature inside Hexawise to revert back to an earlier version of a plan, or copy that version into a new plan.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I export from Hexawise?

Learn how to export your Hexawise plans in various file formats.

Written by Conor Wolford
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Parameter Definition

How do I use the Bulk Edit feature to edit my Parameters and Values extra quickly?

A Hexawise feature used to quickly edit and add Parameters and Values.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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How do I import a test plan into Hexawise?

Describes the two types of supported import formats for Hexawise.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How can I maximize variation without increasing the number of my tests?

Using Value Expansions and other strategies to efficiently maximize variation within your Parameters and Values.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I create ranged Values in Hexawise?

"Hidden" functionality to automatically turn your inputs into numbered ranges.

Written by Scott Johnson
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Constraints

How do I create an "Invalid Constraint" to prevent impossible-to-test-for Values from appearing together?

Using the "Constraints" tab to create invalid pairs.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I prevent certain combinations from appearing using the "Bound Constraint" feature?

Creating bound constraints under the "Constraints" tab to insert system logic into your Hexawise plan.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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Understanding which type of Constraint is appropriate

Tips for how to decide which type of constraint to use in a given scenario.

Written by Conor Wolford
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What is the difference between Bound Constraints and Mutually Bound Constraints?

Differentiating between bound constraints and mutually bound constraints used within Hexawise.

Written by Scott Johnson
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Skip Constraints

Learn about the new constraint feature that helps you implement conditional branching logic much easier.

Written by Jackson
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How to Implement N-way Constraints in Hexawise

While the current Constraints interface only allows the relationships between pairs of values, it is possible to specify more complex rules.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Forced Interactions

How do I "force" Hexawise to include required scenarios and manage requirements traceability?

Add prioritized scenarios based on your Parameters in your Hexawise plans on the "Forced Interactions" screen.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

Scenario Generation

What's the impact of using different combination strengths in Hexawise? When should you use 2-way? When should you use a higher strength?

Strategies behind using different coverage strengths in Hexawise.

Written by Scott Johnson
Updated over a week ago

How do I create extra-thorough sets of scenarios?

Increase the coverage strength of your tests under the "Scenarios" tab.

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

How do I create a risk-based testing plan that focuses more coverage on higher priority areas?

Introducing and explaining the "Mixed-Strength Testing" feature.

Written by Conor Wolford
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Use "Mixed-Strength" scenarios more often than "regular" higher-strength ones

Explaining why it is often recommended to use Mixed-Strength coverage rather than 3-way or 4-way options.

Written by Scott Johnson
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How can I get every value to appear without increasing my tests?

Using one-way (1-way) coverage to ensure each Value for a specific Parameter is tested once (without guaranteed interaction coverage).

Written by Ivan Filippov
Updated over a week ago

Preserve test conditions with the "Freeze Tests" feature

Learn how to ensure specific scenarios do not change even when you are updating your model

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

Scripting

How do I Auto-script scenarios to quickly include detailed execution instructions?

Create detailed, easy to read tester instructions under the "Auto-scripts" tab for your manual testing efforts.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How do I save test documentation time by automatically generating Expected Results in test scripts?

Learn about the rules-based Expected Results generation feature.

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Written by Justin Hunter
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How do I use the "Relax" feature?

Use this "hidden" feature to automatically generate your detailed Hexawise test scripts. Even faster than with regular Auto-Scripting!

Written by Conor Wolford
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What if some of my test scripts should have a different number of test steps than others?

How to handle situations where not every Hexawise scenario contains the same number of execution steps.

Written by Ivan Filippov
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Incorporating "Parameterized expected results" into your plans

A neat "hidden" trick to automatically generate parameterized expected results.

Written by Conor Wolford
Updated over a week ago

Coverage Analysis

How do I understand the testing coverage achieved by my Hexawise-generated tests?

Use the Coverage Graph under the "Analysis" tab to visualize your testing coverage.

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Written by Justin Hunter
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How do I see what specific combinations of test inputs are covered by a set of tests?

Learn how to use the Coverage Matrix to better understand specific interaction coverage after every scenario.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How can I review my test plans?

Use the Scorecard feature to review your Hexawise plans and identify additional features that may be useful.

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Written by Justin Hunter
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How Are Hexawise Tests Objectively Superior?

"Before vs After" Hexawise Comparison Guide

Written by Conor Wolford
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Collaboration

How do I share a project?

Easily share Hexawise plans with your colleagues.

Written by Conor Wolford
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How can I make notes for myself and my colleagues?

Add notes to your Hexawise plans inside the tool.

Written by Conor Wolford
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