About customizing the schema for Rational ClearQuest Test Manager

You can extend a Rational ClearQuest Test Manager schema using the existing set of Rational® ClearQuest® extension mechanisms. Using Rational ClearQuest Designer, you can customize fields, forms, and state transitions.

Note: To ensure integrity of the Rational ClearQuest Test Manager schema, applied using the CQTM version 2.1 package, it is recommended to not alter or remove Rational ClearQuest Test Manager forms, record types, scripts, and fields.
In general, Rational ClearQuest Test Manager schema allows the following customization:

The table below provides the customization details for stateful records:

For the stateful records (test plan, test case, configured test case, test suite) Modifiable
Fields Limited. Rational ClearQuest Test Manager fields are not modifiable. Only new fields can be added.
States Yes; states can be added, modified, or deleted.
Actions Limited. Rational ClearQuest Test Manager actions are not modifiable. Only new actions can be added.
Forms Limited. Rational ClearQuest Test Manager forms cannot be deleted. Only new tabs can be added.
Note: Alteration of the Rational ClearQuest Test Manager forms may result in loss of customization when upgrading to a new version of Rational ClearQuest Test Manager. It is recommended to customize by adding tabs rather than modifying existing tabs.
Record scripts Limited. Record scripts cannot be modified or deleted. Only new record scripts can be added.

The table below provides the customization details for stateless records:

For stateless records (asset registry, iteration, configuration, configuration attribute, configuration value, test log, suite log) Modifiable
Fields Rational ClearQuest Test Manager fields are not modifiable. New fields can be added.
Actions Limited. Rational ClearQuest Test Manager actions are not modifiable. Only new actions can be added.
Behaviors Yes; behaviors can be modified.
Note:
  • Do not add mandatory fields to the test log record on submit.
  • Do not add mandatory fields to the configured test case record on submit.
  • Do not make the iteration reference field read-only for test plan, test case, configured test case records.
Unique key Limited. Cannot be modified for Rational ClearQuest Test Manager record types. Unique keys can be defined for new record types.
Forms Limited. Rational ClearQuest Test Manager forms cannot be deleted. Only new tabs can be added.
Record scripts Limited. Record scripts cannot be modified or deleted. New record scripts can be added.

The table below provides additional customization details:

For other customization areas Modifiable
Global scripts Limited. Global scripts cannot be modified or deleted. Only new Global scripts can be added.
Dynamic lists Limited. The Build Dynamic list cannot be modified or deleted. Only new Dynamic lists can be added.

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