Looking for Access Test Plan database template

I don't know if anyone would create a free template for something as complex as Software test Plans.
;-)

Why reinvent the wheel?

Why not buy one of the many packages available off the shelf.

This can potentially be a tremendous undertaking.
IMHO, doing this from a template in MS Access may be more headaches that you would want to deal with.

;-)

JeffCoachman

Jeff,

I am not looking for a complex Test Plan - I am looking for more of a Log of issues and steps to following while click on every button/form/table, etc within the old A2k3 versions running in the A2k7.  To track issues/bugs and resolutions along with steps to follow with similar databases to be converted.

I have looked at the Bug template and the Issue Template that is offered from MS on A2k7 versions, however, they both single do not cover my needs and with time being short I was hoping for a template like those mentioned that might be assistance to me with little modification..

Thanks for you input.

I actually use the free ToDoList app for my projects just like what you are doing.

See: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/applications/todolist2.aspx

TheHiTechCoach:

Thanks for the link, I was wondering is there a way to move the columns around within the tool?

K

K,

Don't know if it is possible. I have never try to move the columns around.  

Thanks for the suggestion, however, I was hoping for an Access Database, this way I wouldn't have to learn a new tool.  I guess I will have to create one myself - since after my 2 days of searching have not been able to find any good examples to fit my needs.

K

K,

I know you want to something in Access. Unfortunately I don't thing you will find anything Access based for free that will be very close to your needs. If it must be Access based then you will probably have to create your own.

If you do consider a none Access based solution then there as some free/open source alternatives:

I would look at this Open Source/Free: project management solution  

How I started using ToDO List::
Years ago I to was thinking about creating an Access application to tracking software projects.I decided fir4st to do some research to see what was already available.   Most were very expensive. I tried some demos just to learn about how they worked. I also ask around. I heard about several Task manages also.  Someone suggested trying out the ToDoList. I tried it on a small  project.   I found it very easy to learn and use.  So easy in fact I never stopped using it. Today I have been using the ToDoList for projects for many years now. I never did go back to take the time or money to write my own.

Thanks again for the suggestions, however the project management solution would be to complicated for my needs - since I will not be having a team of people assisting me with the project - it will probably be me, myself and I and hopefully 1 other person.  I was looking for a tool that would allow me to write the step by step play of what to test, note any issues and then track and fix issues.  Since most of my databases are various versions of the original is why I want to create some kind of check list or test plan without getting to elaborate.  This is why I was looking for the non-existing template that I could modify without to much effort.

Thanks for all your suggestions,

Karen