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Getting Started
Set up TestAuto2, learn the interface, and run your first HARA session and FMEA document.
Concepts
Understand TestAuto2 architecture, standards compliance models, data structures, and methodologies.
How-To Guides
Step-by-step workflows for HARA, FMEA, control plans, requirements, traceability, verification, and dashboards.
Reference
Complete reference for work item types, enumerations, configurations, dashboards, and reporting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about standards, workflows, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common issues with risksheet, powersheet, formulas, traceability, and dashboards.
Key Features
TestAuto2 delivers a complete automotive functional safety solution:- HARA (Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment) — ISO 26262 hazard identification with automatic ASIL classification
- Multi-Type FMEA — System, Design, and Process FMEA with post-mitigation Action Priority auto-calculation
- RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix) — Bidirectional link verification across 13 entity types and 14 relationship types
- Control Plan Management — SC/CC special characteristic classification and measurement method configuration
- Progressive Workflow Views — 9-view progressive disclosure for FMEA with role-based filtering
- Safety Dashboards — Role-specific dashboards for Safety Engineers, Design Engineers, V&V Engineers, and Program Managers
- Compliance Reporting — Automated ISO 26262, AIAG-VDA, IATF 16949, and SOTIF compliance scorecards
- PowerSheet & Risksheet Integration — Nextedy tools for traceability matrices, verification sheets, and risk analysis
Documentation Structure
| Section | Purpose | Audience | Start With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Installation, first workflows, navigation | New users | Installation |
| Concepts | Architecture, standards, data model, methodologies | All users | What is TestAuto2? |
| How-To Guides | Step-by-step workflows (HARA, FMEA, RTM, verification, dashboards) | Daily users | HARA Workflow |
| Reference | Work item types, enumerations, configurations, dashboards, API | Implementers, admins | Work Item Types |
| FAQ | Common questions about standards, workflows, configuration | Troubleshooters | Standards Compliance FAQ |
| Troubleshooting | Solutions for risksheet, powersheet, formulas, links, dashboards | Support, admins | Risksheet Loading Issues |
Common Tasks
Get started with these popular workflows:- Your First HARA Session — Create a HARA document and identify hazards in 15 minutes
- Create System FMEA Document — Set up System FMEA with failure modes and action priority
- Establish Traceability Links — Link customer requirements → system requirements → design requirements → test cases
- Check Verification Coverage — Use the V&V PowerSheet to verify 100% test coverage
- Generate Safety Readiness Scorecard — Create automated compliance dashboard showing ISO 26262 / AIAG-VDA / IATF 16949 status
- Navigate Home Dashboard — Access role-based dashboards for your engineering discipline
- Interpret Compliance Metrics — Understand HARA coverage, FMEA gap detection, and RTM completeness
Standards & Compliance
TestAuto2 is built to support multiple automotive safety and quality standards:| Standard | Coverage |
|---|---|
| ISO 26262 | |
| Part 3: Concept Phase | HARA, Safety Goals |
| Part 4: System Design | SFMEA, Risk Controls |
| Part 5: Design & Development | DFMEA, SC/CC |
| Part 6: Product Operation | PFMEA, Control Plan |
| ISO 14971 | Medical Device Risk Management |
| AIAG-VDA FMEA-4 | Automotive FMEA Methodology |
| IATF 16949 & APQP | Manufacturing Quality |
| ISO 21448 SOTIF | Unintended Acceleration Safety |
Role-Based Entry Points
Find the right starting point for your role:| Role | First Page | Key Workflows |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Engineer | Safety Readiness Scorecard | HARA → Safety Goals → FMEA → Control Plans |
| Design Engineer | Design FMEA Document | Design Requirements → Design FMEA → Characteristics |
| V&V Engineer | Verification PowerSheet | Test Cases → Requirements → Coverage Reports |
| Configuration Manager | RTM Model Configuration | Entity Types → Relationships → Validation Rules |
| Program Manager | Standards Compliance Dashboard | KPI Dashboards → Risk Matrices → Audit Reports |
Getting Help
- Search this documentation using the search box (top right)
- Browse by workflow — start with Guides for step-by-step instructions
- Check the FAQ — Standards Compliance FAQ covers common questions about HARA, FMEA, and traceability
- See troubleshooting — common issues and solutions in Troubleshooting
- View reference — complete specifications in Reference