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Pipelines provide an AI-powered, multi-phase process for importing large volumes of test cases from Excel or CSV files. Unlike simple import, pipelines analyze your file structure, map columns intelligently, and let you review decisions at each stage. Pipelines page showing pipeline list

Accessing Pipelines

Navigate to Tasks in the sidebar to see all your pipelines. Each pipeline tracks the progress of a test case import from upload to completion.

Creating a Pipeline

1

Upload File

Click Import Test Cases and upload an Excel (.xlsx) or CSV file containing test cases. The pipeline will analyze the file structure automatically.
Pipeline upload dialog
2

Field Mapping (Gate 1)

The AI analyzes your spreadsheet columns and suggests mappings to OneTest fields (Title, Description, Priority, Steps, etc.). Review and adjust the mappings as needed, then click Confirm to proceed.
Pipeline field mapping gate
Field mapping confirmed
3

Analysis (Gate 2)

The pipeline parses and validates your test cases based on the field mapping. Review any warnings or issues before proceeding.
Pipeline analysis phase
4

Execution & Review (Gate 3)

Test cases are created in OneTest. The pipeline then presents Review Results — AI-detected quality findings such as:
  • Flow continuations — shorter test cases that overlap with longer ones and can be merged
  • Contradictions — tests with conflicting expected outcomes for the same action
  • Merge proposals — duplicate or redundant tests that should be combined
For each finding, choose to merge, keep separate, or skip. Use Confirm All to accept the AI’s recommendations in bulk.
Pipeline execution review results with merge proposals
5

Health Report

A comprehensive Health Report compares source file quality against the migrated result:
  • Health Score — overall quality rating (e.g., 78.1/100)
  • TC Completeness — field coverage improvements (description, priority, pass/fail criteria)
  • Structural Quality — naming consistency, step counts, tag coverage
  • Quality Findings — resolved overlaps and contradictions
Pipeline health report with before/after comparison
6

Completed

Your test cases are now available in Test Cases. Navigate there to review and organize them.

Pipeline Phases

Each pipeline progresses through these phases:
PhaseDescription
UploadingFile is being uploaded and validated
Planning (Gate 1)Field mapping and configuration
Analyzing (Gate 2)AI parses and validates test cases
Executing (Gate 3)Test cases are imported into OneTest, with review of merge proposals and contradictions
ReportingHealth report with before/after quality comparison
CompletedImport finished successfully
FailedImport failed — check error details

Decision Gates

At each gate, the pipeline may present decision items that require your input:
  • Blocking items — Must be resolved before the pipeline can advance
  • Non-blocking items — Can be resolved or skipped
You can resolve items individually or use Batch Resolve to handle multiple items at once.

Pipeline Actions

ActionDescription
AdvanceMove to the next phase after reviewing decisions
CancelStop the pipeline (imported data remains)
ResumeContinue a paused pipeline
RollbackUndo the import and remove created test cases
DeleteRemove the pipeline record
DuplicateCreate a new pipeline with the same settings

When to Use Pipelines vs Simple Import

FeatureSimple ImportPipeline
Best forSmall files, known formatLarge files, unknown format
Field mappingAutomatic (fixed format)AI-powered with review
Decision gatesNoYes
Progress trackingBasicDetailed per-phase
RollbackNoYes
Use simple Import & Export for quick imports of files in the standard OneTest format. Use Pipelines when importing from external tools or dealing with hundreds of test cases.

What’s Next?

Import & Export

Quick import for standard format files

Test Management

Manage your imported test cases