Import Repair is DNG out-of-the-box extension provided by IBM which can help you to create a module hierarchy with a one-click operation
Introduction
Import Repair is DNG out-of-the-box extension provided by IBM which can help you to create a module hierarchy with a one-click operation. For running import repair extension you can use any custom attribute of string
User Interface
As you can see in the picture below the interface of this extension is simple.
1.) Import Repair UI
Explanation and features
Preparation
For running import repair extension you can use any custom attribute of string format which will contain the depth indicator. Depth indicator is a number defining the depth of the artifact, for example:
- Depth indicator 1 - first-level artifact (section 1, 2, 3, 4.....)
- Depth indicator 2 - second-level artifact (section 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1.....)
- Depth indicator 3 - third level artifact (section 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.3.....)
How to use this extension
Instructions
- Create custom attributes of string data type
- Assign this attribute to the corresponding artifact types
- Open the module
- Add the attributes into the view and check if the depth indicator is defined
- Run the extension
2.) Import repair differences
Result Messages
Result messages informed you if the execution is progressing, finished or if you have error:
3.) Execution In Progress
4.) Execution Finished
5.) Error
Watch a video and learn more
Limitations
- The attribute which indicates the depth of artifacts must be a string
- The extension is working only with number values
- If the depth indicator attribute has a sequence 1 - 2 - 3 - 1 error message will appear and it must be corrected to 1 - 2 - 3 - 2 - (and then it's possible to assign a value 1 to the next artifact)
Pricing
This add-on is free of charge for customers who purchased the IBM Jazz solution via Softacus.
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Related and Referenced Topics
Blog Articles:
Basics of Links and Link Types in IBM DOORS Next Generation - learn the basics about the linking and link types in IBM DOORS Next.
Linking Techniques in IBM DOORS Next - article explaining basic concepts and showing multiple ways of creation of links between artifacts.
Link By Attribute Feature in IBM DOORS Next - the article explains how to use the "Link by attribute" function to automatically create, update, or delete one or more links between artifacts based on values in the attributes of the artifact.
Softacus Widgets:
Link Switcher - widget developed by Softacus, that converts the context of artifacts links in a very short time.
Module Link Statistics - extension that provides users with a quick overview of the amount of the links in specific link types in a module.
Link Type Change- extension developed by Softacus designed to enhance the functionality of DOORS Next Generation by allowing users to manipulate the direction of a link or convert it to another type of link.
Links Builder- extension that allows the users to create a link between two artifacts in DOORS Next Generation according to the certain rules.
Link by Foreign Attribute - this extension allows users to create links between artifacts in the selected module(s), based on the attributes values.
Show Attributes of Linked Artifacts - this extension shows the attributes and links of the artifact that is currently selected.
