URI Generator
Introduction
The URI Generator extension serves as a valuable tool for business users of IBM DOORS Next, enabling them to automate the creation of Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) for various artifact types, data types, and attributes. The primary utility of this extension becomes evident when exchanging files or data between different databases, such as through ReqIF (Requirements Interchange Format), when it is very useful to have the URI addresses unified throughout the projects/components/environments.
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
Radio buttons section - in this section the user can choose the level on which the URI addresses will be changed/created
Main button – button that starts the extension after it is clicked
The primary purpose of this extension is to facilitate the seamless unification of the URI addresses in the IBM DOORS Next project/components and configurations, by automating the URI creation process. Traditionally, generating URIs for different data elements in DOORS Next 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 extension includes 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 extension 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 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.
Preconditions and Restrictions
At the moment no preconditions nor restrictions are existing for this extension.
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