--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 10 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document covers the Automated Test Framework (ATF) updates from the ServiceNow releases Xanadu through Australia. It is designed to help customers prepare for upgrades by summarizing new features, changes, activation guidance, and other important considerations. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Guidance * Before upgrading to Australia, review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks related to Automated Test Framework. * For releases Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia, it is recommended to **copy and customize quick start tests** provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform to validate instance functionality after configuration changes or upgrades. * Quick start tests pass only on base systems without customizations and require default demo data. To validate instance-specific data, copy and modify the quick start tests accordingly. ## Key Features Introduced * **Reusable Tests (Yokohama)**: Enables modular test design by creating reusable tests and defining input/output variables to reduce duplication and simplify management of large test sets. * **ATF Failure Insights (Zurich)**: Provides actionable support to diagnose and resolve test failures faster. * **Configurable Workspace (Zurich)**: Simplifies test creation through direct interaction with components using the Page Inspector. * **ATF Code Coverage (Australia)**: Displays metadata on code coverage for custom scripts during ATF runs, helping assess test quality and deployment risk. * **Run UI Test Script Step (Australia)**: Allows execution of client-side test scripts directly in the browser without server processing. ## Changes and Removals * Coral theme became the default for portals and mobile experiences starting in Zurich, enhancing UI aesthetics with brand-neutral illustrations and a dark mode option. * No Automated Test Framework features were removed or deprecated between Xanadu and Australia. ## Activation and Configuration * Automated Test Framework is active by default as a ServiceNow AI Platform feature, but the system property to run automated tests is off by default to prevent accidental execution in production. * Only run tests on non-production instances (development, test, etc.) to avoid data corruption or outages. * Activate application-specific plugins to use corresponding quick start tests. * Set the **snatf.runner.enabled** system property to True to enable the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner content pack, which is available through the ServiceNow Store. ## Browser and Platform Requirements * ATF supports running tests only from desktop browsers; tests cannot be run from tablets, mobile browsers, or mobile UI. * Some desktop browsers require additional configuration for optimal ATF use. * Limited support for test design on tablets: new custom UI test steps cannot be added on tablets because components cannot be retrieved; existing steps created on desktop browsers should be reviewed accordingly. ## Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. * Design tests once and reuse them across different contexts and with varied data sets to improve efficiency. * Maintain clean test instances by rolling back test data and changes after each test run. * Create and schedule test suites to organize and execute tests in batches. * Accelerate test design by copying and customizing quick start tests and test suites. * Expand test coverage by creating custom test steps tailored to your instance. Consolidated page of all release notes for Automated Test Framework from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Automated Test Framework release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Automated Test Framework to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Upgrade information : Copy and customize quick start tests provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate that your instance works after you make any configuration changes. For example, if you apply an upgrade or develop an application. The tests can produce a pass result only when you run them on a base system without any customizations and with the default demo data that is provided with the application or feature plugin. To apply a quick start test to your instance-specific data, copy the quick start test and add your custom data. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | Zurich | Upgrade information : Copy and customize quick start tests provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate that your instance works after you make any configuration changes. For example, if you apply an upgrade or develop an application. The tests can produce a pass result only when you run them on a base system without any customizations and with the default demo data that is provided with the application or feature plugin. To apply a quick start test to your instance-specific data, copy the quick start test and add your custom data. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Upgrade information : Copy and customize quick start tests provided by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate that your instance works after you make any configuration changes. For example, if you apply an upgrade or develop an application. The tests can produce a pass result only when you run them on a base system without any customizations. They also require the default demo data that is provided with the application or feature plugin. To apply a quick start test to your instance-specific data, copy the quick start test and add your custom data. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Automated Test Framework. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Reusable tests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-reuse-tests&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Reduce duplication of tests while invoked in several other tests by creating reusable tests, enabling test design to be more modular, reducing the effort and time while duplicating tests to manage a large number of tests across your instance. You can access the reusable tests from the new Reusable Test test step category. Use the Reusable Input Variables and Reusable Output Variables related lists to define data passing from one test step to another. [Reusable Tests category](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=test-steps-reusable-tests-category&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Reuse the test records created in the Reusable Test table from the new Reusable Test test step category. By default, the test records show up in the Reusable Test test step category, unless you define the record in a custom category in the Category field. | | Zurich | [ATF failure insights](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-test-triage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Reduce the time to resolve your ATF test failures with actionable support from the new ATF failure insights feature. [Configurable Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-conf-ws&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable simplified test creation through direct component interaction on Configurable Workspace pages via the Page Inspector. | | Australia | [ATF Code Coverage](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-code-coverage&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : View metadata code coverage for custom scripts executed during ATF test runs. Code coverage helps identify untested code, evaluate test quality, and assess deployment risk in ReleaseOps. [Run UI Test Script step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=test-steps-ui-category&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Run client-side test scripts directly in the browser using the new Run UI Test Script ATF step, without requiring server-side processing. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Automated Test Framework features. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Automated Test Framework. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Automated Test Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Note: By default, the system property that is used to run automated tests is turned off to help prevent you from accidentally running these tests on a production system. To avoid data corruption or an outage, run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances. For more information, see [Enable or disable executing Automated Test Framework tests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-enable-tests&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). To use the quick start tests for an application, activate the plugin that is associated with the application. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Set the sn_atf.runner.enabled property to True to activate the content pack for the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner store application. Important: ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Automated Test Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Note: By default, the system property that is used to run automated tests is turned off to help prevent you from accidentally running these tests on a production system. To avoid data corruption or an outage, run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances. For more information, see [Enable or disable executing Automated Test Framework tests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-enable-tests&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). To use the quick start tests for an application, activate the plugin that is associated with the application. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Set the sn_atf.runner.enabled property to True to activate the content pack for the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner store application. Important: ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Automated Test Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Note: By default, the system property that is used to run automated tests is turned off to help prevent you from accidentally running these tests on a production system. To avoid data corruption or an outage, run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances. For more information, see [Enable or disable executing Automated Test Framework tests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-enable-tests&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). To use the quick start tests for an application, activate the plugin that is associated with the application. For more information, see [Available quick start tests by application or feature](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-quick-start-tests&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Set the sn_atf.runner.enabled property to True to activate the content pack for the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner store application. Important: ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Browser requirements : Automated Test Framework supports running tests only from desktop browsers. You can't run tests or test suites from tablets, mobile browsers, or the mobile UI. Some desktop browsers require additional configuration. For more information, see [Browser recommendations for Automated Test Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-recommendations-atf&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Automated Test Framework offers limited support for test design on tablets. You can't add new custom UI test steps from tablets because tablets can't retrieve components. Review any existing custom UI test steps that were added from a desktop browser instead. | | Zurich | Browser requirements : Automated Test Framework supports running tests only from desktop browsers. You can't run tests or test suites from tablets, mobile browsers, or the mobile UI. Some desktop browsers require additional configuration. For more information, see [Browser recommendations for Automated Test Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-recommendations-atf&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Automated Test Framework offers limited support for test design on tablets. You can't add new custom UI test steps from tablets because tablets can't retrieve components. Review any existing custom UI test steps that were added from a desktop browser instead. | | Australia | Browser requirements : Automated Test Framework supports running tests only from desktop browsers. You can't run tests or test suites from tablets, mobile browsers, or the mobile UI. Some desktop browsers require additional configuration. For more information, see [Browser recommendations for Automated Test Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-recommendations-atf&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Automated Test Framework offers limited support for test design on tablets. You can't add new custom UI test steps from tablets because tablets can't retrieve components. Review any existing custom UI test steps that were added from a desktop browser instead. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Automated Test Framework, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Automated Test Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | * Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. * Design tests once and reuse them in different contexts and with different test data sets. * Keep test instances clean by rolling back test data and changes made after each test run. * Create and schedule test suites to organize and run tests in batches. * Reduce test design time by copying quick start tests and test suites. You can also create custom test steps to expand test coverage. See [Automated Test Framework (ATF)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. * Design tests once and reuse them in different contexts and with different test data sets. * Keep test instances clean by rolling back test data and changes made after each test run. * Create and schedule test suites to organize and run tests in batches. * Reduce test design time by copying quick start tests and test suites. You can also create custom test steps to expand test coverage. See [Automated Test Framework (ATF)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Reduce upgrade and development time by replacing manual testing with automated testing. * Design tests once and reuse them in different contexts and with different test data sets. * Keep test instances clean by rolling back test data and changes made after each test run. * Create and schedule test suites to organize and run tests in batches. * Reduce test design time by copying quick start tests and test suites. You can also create custom test steps to expand test coverage. See [Automated Test Framework (ATF)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]