--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Automated Test Framework release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 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 Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with essential information for upgrading the Automated Test Framework (ATF) from Yokohama to Zurich. It highlights new features, changes, activation details, and best practices to help ensure a smooth transition and effective use of ATF capabilities in the Zurich release. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Reusable Tests (Yokohama):** Enables modular test design by creating reusable test steps and variables, reducing duplication and easing management of large test sets. * **ATF Failure Insights (Zurich):** Introduces actionable insights to help quickly diagnose and resolve ATF test failures, improving test troubleshooting efficiency. * **Configurable Workspace (Zurich):** Simplifies test creation through direct component interaction on Configurable Workspace pages using the Page Inspector tool. * **Coral Theme (Zurich):** Implements a new default theme for portals, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled, featuring brand-neutral illustrations and a dark mode option for enhanced user experience. * **Quick Start Tests:** Across both releases, customers are encouraged to copy and customize quick start tests to validate instance configurations post-upgrade or development. These tests run successfully only on base systems without customizations and with default demo data. ## Upgrade Considerations Before upgrading to Zurich, customers should: * Review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks to maintain test integrity and system stability. * Copy and customize quick start tests for instance-specific validation following any upgrades or configuration changes. * Note that ATF tests should be executed only on development, test, or non-production instances to avoid data corruption or outages. ## Activation Information * ATF is an active ServiceNow AI Platform feature by default. * Running automated tests requires enabling the system property that is off by default to prevent accidental execution on production systems. * To use quick start tests for specific applications, the related plugins must be activated. * Activating the ATF Test Generator and Cloud Runner content pack requires setting the `snatf.runner.enabled` property to true and acquiring the package from the ServiceNow Store. ## Browser and Platform Requirements * ATF supports running tests only on desktop browsers; tablets, mobile browsers, and mobile UI do not support running tests or test suites. * Limited support for test design exists on tablets, but adding new custom UI test steps is not supported due to component retrieval limitations. ## Key Outcomes for ServiceNow Customers * Streamlined test management through reusable tests reduces maintenance effort and accelerates test creation. * Improved troubleshooting with failure insights minimizes downtime and resolution time for test failures. * Enhanced user experience with the Coral theme supports modern and accessible portal and UI designs. * Validated upgrades and configuration changes can be quickly confirmed using customizable quick start tests tailored to specific instance data. * Maintaining best practices such as running tests only on non-production environments helps protect data integrity and system availability. Consolidated page of all release notes for Automated Test Framework from Yokohama to Zurich. ## 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 Yokohama to Zurich. 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 Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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). | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Automated Test Framework. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Automated Test Framework features. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some Automated Test Framework features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Automated Test Framework. {#dfrn3-automatedtestframework-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ] ## 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 | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | 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. | [ ] ## 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 | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]