Linking Requirements with Design Objects and External Files

You can link requirements to design objects (objects from other types of models) and to external files on the Traceability Links tab.

Use the following tools to create links with the current requirement:

• Attaching Design Objects to Requirements from the RQM
  When a design object fulfils a requirement, you should attach it to the requirement. Both models must be open in your workspace.
• Attaching Requirements to Design Objects from the Design Model
  To verify that the design process fulfills the requirements, you should attach requirements to objects in your design models.
• Creating a Bookmark in an MS Word Document
  You can create bookmarks in a MS Word document attached to the model.
• Exporting Requirements as Design Objects
  The Requirement Export Wizard allows you to export requirements as design objects in other PowerDesigner models. The resulting design objects bear the same name and code as their corresponding requirement. A traceability link is created between each design object and its corresponding requirement.
• Importing Design Objects as Requirements
  The Requirement Import Wizard allows you to import design objects as requirements. The resulting requirements bear the same name and code as their corresponding design object. A traceability link is created between each requirement and its corresponding design object.