How to Search for Defects

This task describes how to search for defects using the Similar Defects Dialog Box/Pane. You can search for defects at any time from the Defects grid, for example, to find defects related to a specific issue, or to modify a specific defect.

When creating a new defect, you can search for similar defects, for example, to avoid creating duplicate defects.

Show me how: Checking for Duplicate Defects

For user interface details on the Similar Defects Dialog Box/Pane, see Similar Defects Dialog Box/Pane. 

1. Display the defect

   Display the defect for which you want to find similar defects by doing one of the following:

   • Select a defect from the Defects grid.

   • While creating a new defect in the New Defect dialog box, enter descriptive information in the Summary and Description fields.

2. Start the search

   Click the Find Similar Defects  button.

   • Select Find Similar Defects to find defects similar to the current defect.

   • Select Find Similar Text to find defects whose summary or description is similar to a specified text string.