Version Control System for IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Enhance yourprocesseschange managementworkflowwith Version Control System.
Automate requirement analysis, detect duplicates and conflicts, and ensure compliance —
directly within your ALM ecosystem.

Dependant Change Sets? No More!
Version Control System as your tool for changes delivery
Elevate your daily workflow by using Version Control System for configurations comparison and change management in different versions of your IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next projects.
Select
Sources
Easy Source Selection
Branched streams? Cross component or project delivery? Cross server deliver? No limitations for source selection!
Compare
Configurations
Pick what to be delivered
Compare and pick the changes you want to deliver.
Deliver
Changes
Instant Delivery
No need for dependant change sets delivery as the tool can merge the changes wihtout them
What it does?
Version Control System is a DOORS Next add-on from Softacus that enables powerful version control directly within the DOORS Next interface. It helps teams compare, track, and merge changes across multiple configurations with precision and ease.
- Compares Requirements Across Configurations
- View changes between streams, baselines, or change sets—up to four at once.
- Highlights Attribute-Level Changes
- See exactly what changed, where, and how—with color-coded insights.
- Enables Selective Merging
- Accept or reject changes at the individual artifact or attribute level.
- Automates and Simplifies Reviews
- Bulk-accept changes, reuse saved comparison profiles, and streamline reviews.
Why it matters?
By providing you enhanced capabilities, the Version Control System:
Eliminates Guesswork
No more manual comparisons or scattered tracking.
All changes are clearly visible and easy to understand.
Boosts Productivity
Faster analysis, clearer reviews, and smarter decision-making.
Reduced errors in merging across changes.
Strong Collaboration
Teams stay aligned across streams and iterations.
Enable seamless collaboration even in complex systems.
Improves Traceability & Compliance
Every change is visible, tracked, and documented.
Support full traceability and compliance at all times.
SOURCES SELECTION
No limits on what your source can be
Select several sources for your comparison, without limitations on what you can select.


Configuration and Module Selection
The process is guided and straightforward:
- Choose a project and component
- Select a configuration (local or global)
- Pick the module to work with
You can add multiple configurations to compare them side by side.
What you can do:
- Compare different configurations within one flow
- Search and filter available options
- Select only what’s relevant for your analysis
Attributes Selection
Choose which attributes you want to compare across configurations. You can:
- Select attributes manually from a searchable list
- Load attributes from an existing view
- Include or exclude system-defined attributes
What you can do:
- Quickly find attributes using search
- Compare only what’s relevant
- Enable auto-accept for selected attributes
Filters Availability
Refine your selection using filters and access-based availability. You can search and filter items by name, switch between Local and Global context (where available), and view only the projects, components, modules, and configurations you have permission to access.
REUSABLE PROFILES
No more repetitive selections
By providing profiles, Version Control System eliminates the need for repetitive selections of what shall be compared with what.
Configurations and Modules
Select and compare configurations and modules across projects with ease. Define versions using streams, baselines, or changesets, and work within the correct context while preserving structure and relationships. With built-in filtering, search, and reusable saved sets, managing configurations and modules becomes faster, clearer, and more efficient.
Attributes
Select and compare attributes with flexibility and precision. Choose attributes manually or load them from saved views in the target module, and optionally include system-defined attributes based on your needs.
Use search and filtering to quickly find relevant attributes, and enable auto-accept for selected attributes to streamline the comparison process. This ensures efficient handling of changes while maintaining full control over what is reviewed and merged.
Access Rights
Access to configurations, modules, and attributes is controlled by user permissions. Users can only view and select items they have access to, ensuring data security and relevance. The system dynamically filters available projects, components, configurations, and modules based on access rights, providing a clear and secure working environment.
Actions and Overview
Perform key actions directly within the comparison workflow, including reviewing changes, selectively accepting or declining them, and merging updates into the target configuration. Features like auto-accept help streamline repetitive tasks, while visual indicators support accurate decision-making. Before finalizing, the overview provides a clear summary of selected configurations, modules, and attributes. Users can review and adjust their setup, and optionally save it as a reusable set for future use, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

COMPARISON
Clear, user friendly and detailed changes overview
Following standard IBM colording and detailed structure, Version Control System provides friendly modules comparison
Color Coding
The system uses clear color coding to visually highlight changes within the comparison view. This helps users quickly identify differences across artifacts and configurations without needing to inspect each item in detail.
- Yellow indicates edited artifacts
- Blue indicates added artifacts
- Red indicates deleted artifacts
This consistent visual language improves readability and speeds up the review process, making it easier to understand and manage changes at a glance.
Detailed Overview
The system provides a structured and detailed overview of all selected artifacts, configurations, and modules in a hierarchical view. Users can inspect changes at both artifact and attribute level, including full context of what has been added, edited, or deleted.
Each item includes clear change indicators and review status, allowing users to track what has already been checked and what still requires attention. The overview also supports expandable artifact details, giving access to full attribute information when needed, while keeping the main view clean and readable.
This ensures full transparency and control over all changes before accepting or merging updates.

Hierarchical change view
of artifacts across modules and configurations for easy navigation
Visual change indicators
to quickly identify added, edited, and deleted items
Attribute-level comparison
with detailed inspection of differences per artifact
Review and decision controls
allowing users to track, accept, decline, or merge changes efficiently
Pick what to deliver
Pick specific changes to deliver directly in the comparison window.

Attribute level selection
Each artifact’s attributes can be reviewed individually, allowing users to decide whether specific changes should be accepted or declined. The interface provides clear indicators for changed, unchanged, and system-defined attributes, enabling granular control over what modifications are included in the final result.
Artifact level selection
Users can select specific artifacts for comparison and delivery using checkboxes within the module hierarchy. This allows precise control over which items are included in the merge process, with support for selecting multiple artifacts (up to defined limits). Only selected artifacts are processed in the final delivery step.
Bulk (module) selection
Merge execution in the delivery window - Once selections are confirmed, users can execute a merge operation that delivers all accepted changes into the target configuration. The system processes only approved updates and provides immediate success feedback after completion, ensuring traceable and controlled delivery of changes.
Instant delivery
Deliver instantly and review delivered.
The Comparison and Delivery Window provides a complete workspace for reviewing and managing changes across configurations and modules. Users can inspect differences, selectively accept or reject updates, and merge approved changes into the target configuration with a single action.
The system also supports auto-accept functionality for faster processing of selected attributes, as well as clear visual feedback through success notifications after each completed merge or acceptance. This ensures controlled, traceable, and efficient delivery of changes.

Find Out More
Showcase Video
See the Version Control System in the action.
Webinar
Find out why we created Version Control System.
Materials
Download the materials describing the tool.
Pricing
The use cases mentioned are done in a tailored way for a client. The IBM use cases require an IBM AI Hub License. Some of the use cases are performed as service engagement. Please contact us with your use case in order to get more informations.
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