Show Attributes Of Linked Artifacts

 

Introduction

Softacus developed a widget by the name of Show Linked Attributes for the IBM DOORS Next, which serves the purpose of displaying attributes and links associated with the selected artifact within DOORS Next. Its primary function is to enhance the user experience by providing quick access to information that might not be readily available in the standard DOORS Next interface.

Use Cases and Features

Based on the functionalities and use cases that this extension is helping you with, the current version of the extension contains:

  • Widget information section - section with version, short description and other information about the extension

  • Widget settings - in this section, the user can choose the artifacts that he wants the widget to display

  • Attributes of the linked artifact – all selected attributes of the linked artifact will be displayed in this section

  • Attributes of the selected artifact – all selected attributes of the selected artifact will be displayed in this section.

Extension UI = attributes of linked artifact, widget information widget settings, attributes of selected artifact

This widget aims to address several common challenges faced by DOORS Next users when interacting with artifacts and their associated information. Firstly, it solves the problem of efficiently displaying attributes of the selected artifact. Secondly, it addresses the issue of accessing linked artifacts. DOORS Next users often need to navigate through complex linkages between artifacts to access related information. Lastly, this extension provides flexibility and customization options. Users can tailor the widget to meet their specific needs by filtering for the corresponding link type and attributes that the extension shall display in the UI.

Preconditions and Restrictions

This widget is designed and built to exclusively work in a module context. Also having an artifact selected is necessary for the widget to work. If the user does not meet these conditions, the widget will not run. It is also important to keep in mind that this extension is designed to function exclusively with RM links.

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