Release Notes 8.20.x

Fixed a bug that prompted SAML users for re-authentication despite an active SSO session.

Fixed a bug that prompted SAML users for re-authentication despite not having reached the configured idle session timeout limit.

Fixed a bug that did not retain the saved changes when updating a user's role to "No access" under the Customization > Users, role mapping section.

Fixed a bug that prevented users from deleting test cases linked to multiple test suites having a large number of test executions.

Fixed a bug that prevented users from deleting test cases linked to multiple test suites having a large number of test executions.

Fixed a bug that prevented users with the necessary permissions from copying and moving test cases from the test case module list view.

Fixed a bug that prevented syncing updates for some users from Okta to QMetry via the Aquera app when SCIM was enabled.

Fixed a bug that prevented the creation and execution of advanced query reports using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) in the query editor.

Fixed a bug that prevented the deletion of a custom role, which appeared unassigned to any user but was still internally linked to users converted from regular to read-only access type and were previously assigned that role.

Fixed a bug where copying a test suite from within a folder incorrectly created the copy in the project root folder instead of the default destination path.

Fixed a bug that prevented updating the description for tabular gadgets added to dashboards. 

The integration of Rally projects to sync work items as requirements and issues will discontinue. New Rally integrations will no longer be allowed. Existing Rally integrations will be disabled, and all related features will no longer be accessible.

This change will affect both QMetry SaaS and On-Premises customers. The Rally Integration features for SaaS environments will be discontinued with the release of version 8.21. On premise customers using QMetry version 8.20 (expected release in May) or earlier can continue to use the integration until they upgrade to version 8.21.

Folder Selection for Cross-Functional Module Test Assets

Clickable Folder Path: The folder path breadcrumb displayed at the top of the Requirement, Test Case, Test Suite, and Test Execution detail screen is now clickable. Each folder in the breadcrumb is interactive, enabling users to seamlessly navigate to the test asset list of the selected folder.

Folder Link Sharing: Users can easily copy a direct link to a folder by right-clicking on it or from the folder path breadcrumbs. Sharing this link allows others to directly access the specified folder within the folder tree structure, improving collaboration.

The Auto Test Case Generation (ATG) AI feature has officially transitioned from Beta to General Availability (GA)!

Create a New Test Case - Generate a new test case using an existing one as a reference, incorporating the modifications specified by the tester.

Enhance an Existing Test Case - Use an existing test case from the project repository as a reference to update another existing test case by applying user instructions to modify its description and test scenarios while retaining relevant steps.

Improve Test Steps - Enhance existing test steps based on user-specified changes to ensure alignment with evolving testing objectives.

Persistent Step Number and Attachment Columns: The Step Number column is now locked and always visible, even when scrolling horizontally. This feature helps users accurately track the row they are editing, which minimizes errors and enhances efficiency. Additionally, the Step Attachment column is now permanently positioned next to the Step Number column, allowing quicker and easier access to view and edit attachments.

Improved Step Action Option Accessibility: The step edit and action gear buttons for inserting, deleting, duplicating, moving, or copying steps are now accessible at the right end of each step without requiring horizontal scrolling when multiple columns are present. The gear button appears upon hovering over the right end of the step row, enhancing usability and streamlining the editing process.

Full-Screen Step Editing: A new option to expand steps to full-screen is now available when editing test case steps. This feature allows users to maximize the step editor, using the entire screen for better visibility and an improved editing experience.

One-Click Column Name Expansion: The Step Table now has a new Expand Column button that allows users to view the full names of all field columns with a single click, eliminating the need for manual column expansion.

With release v8.20.0, the Tomcat version on the QMetry SaaS infrastructure has been upgraded to v10.1.39 to mitigate the Tomcat security vulnerability CVE-2025-24813.

Test Suite Screen: Linked Test Cases section on Creation and View Details screens.

Test Case Screen: Linked Requirements, Test Executions, and Issues sections.

Requirement Screen: Sections for Linked Test Cases and Issues.

Issue Screen: Sections for Linked Execution Runs and Requirements.

Fixed a bug that allowed test cases to be successfully imported via an Excel file without triggering a validation error, even when a mandatory field was left empty in the imported file.

Fixed a bug where the Status, Activity, and Module filters on the Scheduled Tasks screen displayed duplicate values.

Fixed a bug that prevented the auto-population of the test case and step details in the issue summary and description when creating an issue from the execution screen for test cases containing more than 50 steps.

Fixed a bug that prevented testers from executing test cases on the execution screen when accessing the test execution via a URL copied using the "Copy Link" feature.

Fixed a bug that prevented date-type custom fields from displaying on the detail screen when the section contained multiple date field.

Fixed a bug that prevented displaying custom fields with names containing the “Approval” keyword on the detail screen.

Fixed a bug that allowed users without the “customization” modify permissions in the target project to create custom fields when copying or moving test cases across projects.

Fixed a bug that prevented test step custom fields from being displayed on the execution screen for shareable test cases copied to another project.

Fixed a bug that prevented users from executing a copied test suite, even after linking it to a release and cycle, if the original test suite had no associated release or cycle.

Fixed a bug that displayed an incorrect count of associated projects for a custom field on the Manage Fields screen.

Fixed a bug where test cases did not appear in the Link Test Case section when filtered by folder while linking to a test suite. The issue occurred when renaming projects having over 1000 test case folders.

Fixed a bug that prevented test cases from appearing in the “Audit Log” report when a filter on “Approved Test Cases” was applied.

Fixed a bug that prevented SAML-authenticated users from downloading attachments linked to assets from the attachments tab of test assets.

Fixed a bug that prevented the complete Platform list from being displayed when creating a new test suite from the Requirements or Test Case from a new tab.

Fixed the download and open attachment icons across all modules to clearly distinguish between downloadable and URL-based (non-downloadable) attachments.

Fixed a bug that caused the Auto-Organize Requirements in Folders feature to stop syncing after mapping a new Jira issue type to the QMetry Requirements module.

Fixed a bug in Jira-integrated projects where the “linkedRqCount” column in the “issue” table within the Advanced Query Reports schema displayed an incorrect count.

Fixed a bug that allowed users without link permissions in the source project to link its test cases to a test suite in another project where they had link access. With this release, users must have the necessary link access in the source and destination projects to link test assets across projects.

Fixed a bug that prevented specific system gadgets, such as Planned vs Actual Executions and Test Suite Execution Summary, from retrieving and displaying relevant records when added to a custom dashboard due to folder filters not being auto-applied correctly.