Scheduling a run means that you commit to the work outlined in the run configuration. While you may later edit the scope of that work, this action serves as the trigger to commission work from testers.
How to schedule a manual run
Scheduling a run is easy, simply follow these steps:
Navigate to the run you want to schedule or create a new one
If you haven't already done so, configure your run by adding the plan, build, and devices
Click on "Schedule" in the top-right of the run view
And you're done! It's that easy.
Important! There are, however, some pre-requisites that need to be met:
All plans used in the run must have an associated execution time
All plans used in the run must have at least one test within them
What happens after scheduling?
There are a number of important processes that scheduling triggers:
Your run moves into "In progress" status
The act of scheduling commissions testing work to take place. Generally, hours are committed and billing can occur, depending on the run configuration. This commitment should not be taken lightly.
The compilation of your run team starts.
If you are using Testlio Network Freelancers as testers in your run, work offers will be sent out to them. Those invites are agreements between Testlio and the Freelancer.
The testers selected to take part in the run are given access to the specified build as well as other artefacts such as info sheets that may be relevant during the run execution for the duration of the run.