How to use QMetry JQL functions?

Using QMetry JQL functions with Jira filters enhances the search & reporting capabilities. QMetry JQL functions returns more advance results than basic Jira filters. QMetry JQL functions can be used with Jira filters in various areas. 

NOTE : This feature is available only for Server(On-Premise) Jira edition

Jira advanced search

QMetry have issue and issuekey supported fields in advance search option to use QMetry JQL. Jira auto-populate all the QMetry JQL functions for user to select as per their requirements. 

Steps :

1. Go to Issue drop-down
2. Click on Search for issues > Advance
3. Type your query along with supported fields issue and issuekey

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• You can use simple JQL functions in advance search with supported fields issue and issuekey to get the required result set. 

                  Example : issue in getTestCasesHavingSteps()

                  This query returns a list of Test Cases which has steps inside it.

• You can QMetry JQL with Jira JQL in advance search to get more appropriate and accurate output

                   Example : issue in getStoriesHavingDefects() AND project = QMetry

                   We have used the QMetry JQL function with simple JQL in above query. This query returns a list of stories which has defects inside it from the project QMetry.

• You can use the Jira JQL inside the QMetry JQL functions to get your searched output as per the requirement.  

                  Example : issue in getAutomatedTestCases("project = QTM AND priority = Major")

                  Here we have used simple JQL inside the QMetry JQL function to retrieve required result. This query returns a list of Test Cases which are automated and those having priority as major from                        project QMetry.

Advanced search while adding Issues/Test cases/Test scenarios to Test Run

QMetry JQL functions can be used to filter issues while adding them to Test Run.

Steps :

1. Go to the issue details screen.
2. Click on Add button.
3. Add issue screen window will pop up. Now Click to Advance.
4. Here you can write your query with QMetry JQL functions to filter test assets.(Try this JQL in Jira's advanced search before trying here).

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Manage Test Cases screen

QMetry JQL functions can be used on Manage test Cases screen to filter required Test Cases. 

Steps :

1. Click on QMetry drop-down menu.
2. Go to the Manage Test Cases.
3. Click on Advance and you can write your query with QMetry JQL functions.(Try this JQL in Jira's advanced search before trying here).

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