--- title: "Importing Tests From Files" slug: "how-to-import-tests-from-files" updated: 2025-03-25T15:19:04Z published: 2025-03-25T15:19:04Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://success.panaya.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Importing Tests From Files Panaya provides a simple to use Import Wizard for importing your tests. This is the **fastest**and most **efficient**way to import your test assets. [If you wish to import tests from another Panaya project, click here for instructions](/v1/docs/how-to-import-tests-from-one-panaya-project-to-another) 1. Use the **Menu ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722536219235.png)**button to select a **Project** 2. Hover over the **Tests tab**and select **Test Tree** 3. To launch the **Test Import Wizard**, **right-click** on the **Cycle**/ **Folder**/ **Business Process**and select **Import**>**from File.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722536249379.png) Select from the following options - ### **For Tests** - **From my own documents** Using this option will redirect you to Panaya's [Test Box](/v1/docs/how-to-import-test-assets-with-panayas-test-box). The Test Box allows the automatic creation of tests from your existing assets. [Click here to learn more](/v1/docs/how-to-import-test-assets-with-panayas-test-box). - **Multiple tests template (recommended)** If you select this option, the wizard will proceed to the **Upload Data** page, where you can download the Panaya flat excel template. This will allow you to add or paste tests and steps into one flat excel for all test activities. - **Single test template** Select this option if you wish to use a separate Excel file for each test. To upload multiple tests in this method, you will need to archive all the files and upload them as a single ZIP file. ### **For Quick Tests** - **From my own documents** Using this option will redirect you to Panaya's [Test Box](/v1/docs/how-to-import-test-assets-with-panayas-test-box). The Test Box allows the automatic creation of tests from your existing assets. You can import MS Office files of your own. Panaya will create a new Quick Test activity for every imported File. The name of the File will be used as the activity name and the actual File will be added as an activity attachment. **PDF files are not supported** when importing Quick Tests using this method. [Click here to learn more](/v1/docs/how-to-import-test-assets-with-panayas-test-box) - **New Tests with Scripts and/or Planned Runs** Use this option to create detailed instruction activity steps with the expected results and include their Planned Runs. If you use TCODE names in the transaction field for the section, Panaya will identify it and consider them for Test Coverage reports. - **New planned runs for existing tests** [Learn more](/v1/docs/how-to-import-planned-runs) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722536268579.png) ## Test Import Instructions 1. Click on the **Download template.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722536308596.png) 2. **Fill in** all test details in the template file according to the **guidelines**. **Important!** Keep the column names and order as in the original downloaded template. 3. Go back to Panaya. In the Import Wizard, click **Select Files...** and locate the template file or the archived ZIP. Click **Next**. 4. You can specify fields to set the **folder hierarchy** for the imported tests. Up to 3 hierarchy levels are supported. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-JCNLAHUS.png) 5. Click **Next**to proceed to the [User Mapping](/v1/docs/how-to-use-user-mapping-when-importing-tests) section. When Importing Tests into Panaya, the wizard allows assigning users in the template file to the relevant users in Panaya. [Click here to learn more about User Mapping](/v1/docs/how-to-use-user-mapping-when-importing-tests). ## Guidelines for Importing from a Template File When importing tests using a template file, the following fields should be populated - - General tab - Name - Priority - Business Process – if you wish to combine several tests under one business process. - Steps tab - Description - [Evidence Required](/v1/docs/how-to-enforce-test-evidence) - Expected Result - Tester / Team - Transaction / Object **For SAP** Begin typing the **Transaction**code, and Panaya will display a list of transactions retrieved from your latest system extraction. **For Oracle EBS** Select the **Responsibility**, **Menu Path,**and **Object Description** from the drop-down list. These will allow you to select the relevant **Object**. The list of objects is retrieved from your latest system extraction. > [!CAUTION] > Important! > > Always use the original template file downloaded from Panaya. This file contains crucial hidden metadata necessary for the import process. > [!WARNING] > Note > > - Keep the column names and order as in the original downloaded template. > - Verify the ‘Name’ in the Tests section of the file, does not contain leading spaces or trailing spaces. As can create duplicate tests in the Import process. > - Imported strike-through (crossed out) items will be included in the Coverage Report > - If you wish to import Custom Fields data, you should first [define Custom Fields for your project](/v1/docs/all-about-panayas-custom-fields-tabs) > - When importing multiple tests and steps, **ensure that each test and its corresponding steps are listed in consecutive order**. Otherwise, multiple tests may be created with steps that are not properly grouped or ordered. > - The maximum number of rows in the imported template should not exceed 50,000 ## Related - [Importing Tests](/test-import.md) - [Importing Tests with Panaya's Test Box](/how-to-import-test-assets-with-panayas-test-box.md)