--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated November 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 7 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 Zurich to Australia This consolidated guide helps ServiceNow customers prepare for upgrading the Automated Test Framework (ATF) from the Zurich release family to the Australia release family. It summarizes key new features, changes, activation instructions, and important considerations to ensure a smooth transition and continued effective use of ATF. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Quick Start Tests:** Both Zurich and Australia releases provide quick start tests powered by the ServiceNow AI Platform® to validate system functionality post-configuration changes or upgrades. These tests run successfully only on base systems with default demo data and require customization to apply to instance-specific data. * **New Automated Test Framework Capabilities in Australia:** * **ATF Code Coverage:** View metadata code coverage of custom scripts during ATF test runs to identify untested code, evaluate test quality, and assess deployment risk. * **Run UI Test Script Step:** Execute client-side test scripts directly in the browser without server-side processing, improving test execution flexibility. * **Zurich Feature - ATF Failure Insights:** Provides actionable support to reduce resolution time for ATF test failures. * **Zurich Feature - Configurable Workspace:** Simplifies test creation by allowing direct interaction with components on workspace pages via the Page Inspector. ## Key Changes * **Theme Update in Zurich:** The Coral theme became the default for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled, offering a fresh, brand-neutral look. No theme updates occurred in Australia. * **No Feature Removals or Deprecations:** There were no removals or deprecations of ATF features between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Activation and Usage * Automated Test Framework is active by default as part of the ServiceNow AI Platform in both Zurich and Australia. * By default, the system property controlling automated test execution is disabled to prevent accidental test runs on production instances. Customers must enable this property only on development, test, or non-production environments. * To use quick start tests for specific applications, activate the corresponding plugins. * Set the `snatf.runner.enabled` property to `True` to activate the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner content pack, which is available from the ServiceNow Store. ## Browser Requirements * ATF supports running tests exclusively from desktop browsers; tablets, mobile browsers, and the mobile UI are not supported for running tests or test suites. * Some desktop browsers may require additional configuration for optimal ATF use. * Test design on tablets is limited; new custom UI test steps cannot be added from tablets since they cannot retrieve components. Existing steps created on desktops should be reviewed accordingly. ## Practical Benefits * Reduce upgrade and development time by automating tests instead of manual testing. * Design tests once and reuse them across different contexts and data sets. * Maintain clean test environments by rolling back data and changes after each test run. * Organize and batch-run tests using test suites, and accelerate test design by copying quick start tests and creating custom test steps to expand coverage. Consolidated page of all release notes for Automated Test Framework from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 | |-|-| | 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__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__32} | Release | 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__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]