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title: "On Demand Automated Test Execution"
slug: "on-demand-automated-test-execution"
updated: 2025-05-13T10:09:18Z
published: 2025-05-13T10:09:18Z
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> ## 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.

# On Demand Automated Test Execution

Automated tests can be run on demand or [scheduled](https://success.panaya.com/v1/docs/scheduling-automation). They can be run as part of a [test set](https://success.panaya.com/docs/en/test-sets), rerun as part of an [execution](https://success.panaya.com/docs/automated-tests-executions#rerun-executions), or triggered using automation APIs on [the test](https://success.panaya.com/v1/docs/automation-apis#execute-tests) or [test set level.](https://success.panaya.com/v1/docs/automation-apis#execute-test-sets) This article explains how to run an automated test [from an automated test](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#run-automation-ondemand), [test list](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#from-the-test-list-view), or [test tree](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#executing-an-entire-cycle-folder-or-business-process) to be immediately sent to the agent for execution.

Run an automated test on demand -

- [Run automation on-demand](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#run-automation-ondemand) (from the automated test)
- [From the Test List](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#from-the-test-list-view)
- [From the Test Tree](/v1/docs/on-demand-automated-test-execution#run-automation-from-the-test-tree)

## Run automation on-demand

1. Open up the Automated Test and select the**Planned Runs tab**.
2. Click on the **Run automatically**button in the relevant planned run, or highlight the relevant planned run and click on **Run automatically**in the actions bar above the grid.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-Q1225S6C.png)

## Run Automation from the Test List View

You can select automated tests for execution in the **Test List**view and run them on demand.

1. Hover over the **Tests tab**and select **Test List.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-G9SKI198.png)

1. Select one or more automated tests in the list and click on **Run automated tests**. All Planned Runs in the selected automated tests will be executed by order.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-0MPKKQL8.png)

## Run Automation from the Test Tree

You can execute a Project, Cycle, Folder, or Business Process directly from the Test Tree view.

1. Hover over the **Tests tab**and select**Test Tree.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-KC6UGO7W.png)
2. Highlight a **Project**, **Cycle**, **Folder,**or **Business Process**in the tree.

Right-click on the node in the tree and select **Run automated tests.** All Planned Runs in the automated tests within the Cycle, Folder, or business process will be executed in order.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-4GW7K7QJ.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Good to Know!
> 
> This method executes all **automated tests**in the Project, Cycle, Folder, or Business Process and **excludes tests and quick tests**.

> [!WARNING]
> ## Troubleshooting Mode
> 
> Use [troubleshooting mode](/v1/docs/how-to-create-troubleshooting-ticket-to-panaya) to generate troubleshooting logs that will be shared with Panaya Support automatically.

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## Related

- [Automation Executions](/automated-tests-executions.md)
- [Reporting Issues automatically to Panaya Support](/how-to-create-troubleshooting-ticket-to-panaya.md)