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

Jira auto-populate all the QMetry JQL functions in advanced search 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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Simple JQL functions 

Example : issue in getTestCasesHavingSteps()

QMetry JQL with Jira JQL 

Example : issue in getStoriesHavingDefects() AND project = QMetry_Project

Nested JQL (Jira JQL inside the QMetry JQL functions)

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

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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