The following applies if you are using a version of the software before Update 37. For the latest information, see Create a new step definition.
The Step Class controls the detailed behavior of the step. The basic behavior is identified by the Step Type, and the shortcut menu is configured through the attached methods. The Step Type dictates how the step is managed by the system; the methods determine the functionality available to the user in the client.
The step types reflect the internal behavior of the step and cannot be altered without significant customization of the code.
It is possible to change the description of the step type definition using the Update Step Type command.