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# Debug a Test Case in Smart Recording

**What is Debugging a Test Case?**

In **Smart Recording**, the **Debug** feature allows you to validate a test case before saving it. Once the AI generates the test case based on the provided prompt and the required steps are recorded, you can use Debug to execute the **entire test case** and verify that the recorded steps, actions, and parameters work as expected.

During debugging, the recorded **steps and parameters remain visible**. The live screen in the current window is disabled, and the test case is launched in a **separate browser window** for execution.

**Steps to Debug a Test Case**

* Record the required test steps using either **AI Recording** or **Manual Recording** in Smart Recording. 

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* Once the test case is generated. Click the **Debug** button available in the **top-left corner** of the screen. Set breakpoints at the required steps to pause the execution and inspect the test flow.

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* While debugging, the test case opens in a **separate browser window**. The **steps and parameters remain visible**, while the **Chat panel and Live Screen are closed**.

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* You can make changes to the test case while debugging. This includes modifying **steps, actions, parameters, test data, and other required configurations**. These changes can be made to correct or refine the test flow before saving it

{% hint style="info" %}
For detailed information on modifying individual test steps, refer to [**Manage a Test Step**.](/test-and-quality-management/test-management/test-cases/manage-test-step.md)
{% endhint %}

* Click a **parameter** and select **Write with AI** to generate test data for the selected parameter. Provide the required context or instructions, and WalnutAI will generate the corresponding test data for use during test execution.

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* Once the test case has been successfully validated and any required corrections have been made, **save the test case** for future execution.