# Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Lathe Studio in 5 minutes.

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## 1. Create a Project

1. Click **"New Project"** on the home screen  
2. Enter your project name  
3. Click **Create**

## 2. Set Up Test Structure

### Create Sections

1. Go to **Test Library**  
2. Click **"New Section"**  
3. Name your section (e.g., "Authentication", "Checkout Flow")  
4. Repeat for major feature areas

### Add Test Cases

1. Click **"New Test Case"** in a section  
2. Fill in:  
   - **Title**: Clear, specific description  
   - **Priority**: P0 (critical) to P3 (low)  
   - **Steps**: Action + Expected Result pairs  
3. Click **Save**

## 3. Create a Release

1. Go to **Releases**  
2. Click **"New Release"**  
3. Enter:  
   - **Name**: e.g., "v1.0"  
   - **Target Date**: Release date  
4. Click **Create**

## 4. Create a Build

1. Go to **Releases** and click on your release  
2. Click **"New Build"**  
3. Enter:  
   - **Name**: e.g., "Build #1" or "v1.0-rc1"  
   - **Description**: Optional build notes  
   - **Start/End Dates**: Optional timeline  
4. Click **Create**

## 5. Create a Test Run

1. Click **"New Test Run"**  
2. Configure:  
   - **Name**: e.g., "Sprint 1 Regression"  
   - **Environment**: Staging/Production  
   - **Release**: Select your release  
   - **Build**: Select your build (optional)  
3. **Select Test Cases**:  
   - Browse sections  
   - Check test cases to include  
4. Click **Create**

## 6. Execute Tests

1. Open your test run  
2. Click a test case to expand  
3. Execute the test  
4. Click result: **Pass**, **Fail**, **Blocked**, **Skipped**  
5. Add notes as needed

## 7. View Results

- **Dashboard**: Overall project health  
- **Build Detail**: Coverage and readiness  
- **Test Run**: Detailed execution results

## Next Steps

- [Connect Jira](/content/docs/JIRA_SETUP/index.html) to push bugs directly  
- [Set up Coverage Tags](/content/docs/USER_GUIDE.md#coverage-tags/index.html) for better organization  
- [Invite team members](/content/docs/USER_GUIDE.md#user-management/index.html) to collaborate  
- Explore [Reporting](/content/docs/USER_GUIDE.md#reporting/index.html) for insights

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## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Key     | Action                  |
|---------|------------------------|
| Ctrl+V  | Paste screenshot        |
| Escape  | Close modals           |

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_Happy Testing!_