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On Thu, 2002-04-25 at 14:19, Michael Oboryshko wrote:
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> Anybody know some good tools or techniques for formatting test
> plans?
Client is committed to Word and won't move to Rational tools.
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I'd heartily suggest a move to a database (Access would probably be
easiest, given that they're already using Word) for keeping the test
procedures, expected results, etc. Then, what you want to do is run a
report in Access where you output the test plan in a landscape format,
using tables and such.
The resulting output will print out with virtually the same appearance
as a Word document but let you retain complete control over appearance.
The book from Microsoft Press called _Managing the Testing Process_ by
Rex Black is really helpful when it comes to setting up testing
databases in Access. IIRC, the book even includes a CD with sample
databases.
Good luck, Michael!
Meg
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