# Excluding resources per test

> Exclude resources from a test when a requirement does not apply. Record a reason, choose which results change, and keep the original evidence for review.

Source: https://tidalcontrol.com/docs/tests/excluding-resources

Use a per-test exclusion when a resource remains in scope but a particular requirement does not apply or has an approved exception. Its original evidence remains visible for review.

For help choosing between resource-level and per-test exclusions, see [Resource exclusions](/docs/tests/resource-exclusions).

## Exclude a resource

Super Users can exclude resources from a supported test's evidence table.

1. Open the test and select View evidence beside its last result.
2. Choose **Ignore** beside a resource, or select resources and choose Ignore in future results.
3. Choose which results the exclusion applies to and enter a reason that explains why the requirement does not apply or which agreed exception covers the resource.

![Selecting a resource in the test evidence table](/images/help/tests_resource_selection.jpg)

## Choose which results change

You choose whether to adjust saved results, ignore the resource in future runs, or apply the decision across a selected period.

![Exclusion dialog with result scope options and a reason](/images/help/tests_resource_exclusion_dialog.jpg)

<table>
<thead>
<tr><th>Option</th><th>Effect</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Future results only</td><td>Ignores the resource in future runs. Saved results stay unchanged.</td></tr>
<tr><td>This result onwards</td><td>Adjusts this result and newer saved results, and ignores the resource in future runs.</td></tr>
<tr><td>This result only</td><td>Adjusts the result you are viewing. Other results stay unchanged.</td></tr>
<tr><td>All results</td><td>Adjusts all saved results and ignores the resource in future runs.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Results within a date range</td><td>Applies to saved results and future runs within the chosen dates, including both the start and end date.</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Exclusions apply to individual resources within this test. The test continues checking the remaining resources. A technical Error cannot be changed to Passed by excluding a resource, and some tests still require at least one included resource to pass.

## Stop ignoring a resource

For a temporary exception, set an end date. You can also stop ignoring a resource before that date from the test's **Ignored resources** tab. It will count towards subsequent test results again.

![Ignored resources tab showing where future exclusions are managed](/images/help/tests_ignored_resources.jpg)

Stopping a rule for future runs leaves saved results unchanged. To include the resource in a saved result, use Include in that result's evidence table. The original evidence and decision history remain available for review.