# Imported Files

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**Who is this for?** QA engineers and test managers who import test cases or requirements from files and need to review, verify, and manage the generated results.
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## Overview

The Imported Files page displays all files you have uploaded through the [Import File](/web-testing/creating-test-cases.md) creation method. Each imported file shows its processing status, the number of generated test cases, and provides access to detailed results including AI analysis and test case verification.

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## Navigating to imported files

1. Select **Test Development** from the left sidebar
2. Click **Imported Files** in the submenu

The imported files list loads with your most recent imports.

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## Imported files list

The list displays all imported files in a searchable, paginated table.

**Table columns:**

| Column             | Description                                                      |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Id**             | Unique file identifier                                           |
| **Name**           | File name (click to open file details)                           |
| **Type**           | Import type (e.g., test case import, requirement import)         |
| **Status**         | Processing status badge                                          |
| **Estimated Time** | Estimated processing duration                                    |
| **Test Cases**     | Number of test cases generated (shown when processing completes) |
| **Created by**     | Name of the user who uploaded the file                           |
| **Created Date**   | Upload date and time                                             |

**Status indicators:**

| Status                       | Description                                                                          |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Completed**                | File processed successfully and test cases are available                             |
| **Pending Action**           | AI needs additional information to process the file — click to provide clarification |
| **Processing / In Progress** | File is currently being analyzed and test cases are being generated                  |
| **Failed / Error**           | Processing encountered an error                                                      |

Use the **search bar** to filter files by name. The table supports server-side pagination and auto-refresh.

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## File details

Click a file name to open the file details view. The details view shows:

### File information

A metadata bar at the top displays:

* **Created** — Upload date
* **File URL** — Link to the original uploaded file
* **Created By** — Name of the uploader
* **Test Plan** — Link to the associated test plan (if created during import)
* **Test Suite** — Link to the associated test suite (if created during import)

### Test case type breakdown

For requirement imports, a breakdown shows the count of generated test cases by type:

| Type         | Description                                           |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Positive** | Tests that verify expected behavior with valid inputs |
| **Negative** | Tests that verify error handling with invalid inputs  |
| **Edge**     | Tests that verify boundary conditions and edge cases  |

### Generated test cases

Test cases are organized into two groups:

**Newly created test cases** — Test cases generated from the import, marked with a **New** label and a blue indicator. Each card shows the test case ID, source, title, and description. Click the **View Test Case** icon to open the test case details in a new tab.

**Existing test cases** — Test cases that matched duplicates already in your project, marked with a **Duplicate** label. Each card shows the test case ID and source.

If processing is still in progress, the status displays **In Progress**. If processing failed, the error message appears.

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## AI clarification questionnaire

When you import a requirements file, the AI may need additional context to generate accurate test cases. If the file status is **Pending Action**, clicking it opens the AI clarification questionnaire.

**The questionnaire includes:**

* A summary message explaining what the AI found in your file
* One or more clarification questions with context about why each answer helps
* A text field for each answer

**Actions:**

| Button                         | Description                                                               |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Submit**                     | Send your answers and start test case generation                          |
| **Skip & Generate Test Cases** | Skip the questions and generate test cases with the information available |

After submission, the file status changes to **Processing**. Review the generated test cases once processing completes.

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## Importing files

Files are imported through the **Import File** method in the test case creation dialog. For step-by-step instructions, see [Creating Test Cases — Import File](/web-testing/creating-test-cases.md).

**Supported file types:**

| Mode                                  | File types                                                                        |
| ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Import Test Cases**                 | `.xlsx`, `.xls`                                                                   |
| **Import Requirement (Web / Mobile)** | `.xlsx`, `.xls`, `.flv`, `.mov`, `.mpeg`, `.mpg`, `.mp4`, `.webm`, `.wmv`, `.3gp` |
| **Import Requirement (API)**          | `.json`                                                                           |

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## Frequently asked questions

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<summary>What happens when a file has Pending Action status?</summary>

The AI analyzed your file and needs clarification to generate accurate test cases. Click the file to open the questionnaire, answer the questions, and submit. You can also skip the questions and let the AI generate test cases with the available information.

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<summary>Can I re-import the same file?</summary>

Yes. Each import creates a new entry in the imported files list. Duplicate test cases are identified and marked accordingly in the file details.

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<summary>Where do generated test cases appear?</summary>

Generated test cases appear in the **Test Cases** list under Test Development. If you created a test suite or test plan during import, the test cases are automatically organized into those containers. Click the file name in the details view to navigate to the filtered test cases list.

</details>

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## Related documentation

* [Creating Test Cases](/web-testing/creating-test-cases.md) — All test case creation methods including Import File
* [Managing Test Suites](/web-testing/managing-test-suites.md) — Organize imported test cases into suites
* [Test Data Management](/web-testing/test-data-management.md) — Variables and data-driven testing
* [AI Test Generation](/ai-features/ai-test-generation.md) — AI-powered test generation methods


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