Modifying Microsoft Word Templates for TestTrack Requirement Document Exports
Next, click Browse to select a template. Templates are stored in the templates subdirectory in the TestTrack
application directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Seapine\TestTrack\templates). The following templates are
available.
Template Description
BasicIndented.doc Indents requirements to display up to nine levels of the document hierarchy.
Includes a cover page, table of contents, and footer.
BasicIndentedColor.doc Same as BasicIndented.doc but uses blue text for the title, section headers,
and requirement headings.
BasicLeftAligned.doc Left-aligns all requirements. Includes a cover page, table of contents, and
footer.
Plain.doc Left-aligns all requirements. Does not include a cover page or table of contents.
Save the exported document with a unique filename that indicates the template you are using, such as
TestExportBasicIndentedColor.doc. Repeat the export for each template, saving each file with a different
name. Open each exported Word document to preview it and decide which template to use.
Modify the template
If your exported documents need to use different formatting or include different information, modify a copy of
the template closest to the appearance and content you need. Open the template in Word and save it with a
unique filename. It is important to distinguish your modified template from the installed templates to avoid
overwriting any changes when you upgrade or reinstall TestTrack.
You can modify the bookmarks, styles, and other parts of the template to change the exported document
content and appearance. At this point, you have two files to work with: the template file you just saved and the
test export file you used previously. We recommend viewing these files side-by-side as you modify your
template. You can preview and fine tune changes in the test file and then copy and save the changes in the
template file. This will help you modify the template without adding unnecessary content or deleting the
required bookmarks.
Note: The following information applies to modifying templates in Word 2010. Refer to the Word help if
you use a different version.
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are placeholders for requirement and document information in the Word template. When a
document is exported, information is populated in the resulting document based on the location of the
corresponding bookmark in the template.
To view bookmarks in the template, choose File > Options and click the Advanced category. Select Show
bookmarks in the Show document content area and click OK. I-beams are used to indicate a bookmark.
When a document is exported, text that replaces a bookmark is displayed in square brackets.
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