URI Generator

 

Introduction

This extension serves as a valuable tool for business users of DOORS Next Generation, enabling them to automate the creation of Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) for various artifact types, data types, and attributes. The primary utility of this widget becomes evident when exchanging files or data between different databases, such as through ReqIF (Requirements Interchange Format).

Use Cases and Features

Based on the functionalities and use cases that this extension is helping you with, we kept the user interface as simple as possible. In the current version of the widget you can find: 

  • Widget information section - section with version, short description and other informationss about the extension
  • Radio buttons section - in this section the user can choose the level of creation/updation of URI address
  • Main button – button that starts the widget after it is clicked
+Extension UI - display widget information, radio button section, main button

The primary purpose of this widget is to facilitate the seamless exchange of data between different databases via the ReqIF format. By automating the URI creation process, it simplifies a crucial aspect of data management for business users.
Traditionally, generating URIs for different data elements in DNG could be a time-consuming and error-prone task. This extension eliminates these challenges by allowing users to generate URIs effortlessly with just a single click. It operates both at the level of the current stream and across all streams within a component, providing comprehensive coverage for URI generation.

The URI Generator widget has the following features:

  • Update URIs in the Current Stream: Users can effortlessly create or update URIs for artifact types and attributes within the current stream where they are currently working. Once the URIs are generated, the page is automatically refreshed, ensuring that all relevant URIs are up-to-date in that stream.
  • Update URIs in All Streams: This widget provides the flexibility to create or update URIs not only in the current stream but across all streams within the current component. With a single click, users can ensure that URI consistency is maintained throughout the entire component, reducing the risk of data discrepancies.
  • Update Empty URIs in All Streams: For cases where only missing URIs need attention, users can opt to create or update only those empty URIs in all streams within the current component. This feature optimizes the URI management process by focusing on areas where updates are necessary, further enhancing data integrity.
+Explanation - the widget handles all categories in the properties components and creates URIs in current or all streams

Softacus has developed the URI Generator (URG) widget, a valuable extension tailored for business users of DOORS Next Generation (DNG). This widget addresses the need for automating the creation of Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) across various artifact types, data types, and attributes within DNG.

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