Checking an RQM

The requirements model is a very flexible tool, which allows you quickly to develop your model without constraints. You can check the validity of your RQM at any time.

A valid RQM conforms to the following kinds of rules:

Each object name or code must be unique a RQM
Each user must be allocated to at least one requirement
Each glossary term should be attached to at least one requirement

Note:

We recommend that you check your requirements model before generating another model from it . If the check encounters errors, generation will be stopped. The Check model option is enabled by default in the Generation dialog box.

You can check your model in any of the following ways:

Press F4, or
Select Tools > Check Model, or

The Check Model Parameters window opens, allowing you to specify the kinds of checks to perform, and the objects to apply them to. For detailed information about this window and correcting problems reported, see "Checking a Model" in the Models chapter of the Core Features Guide.

The following sections document the RQM -specific checks available by default. For information about checks made on generic objects available in all model types, see "Checking a Model" in the Models chapter of the Core Features Guide.

Glossary Term Checks
PowerDesigner provides default model checks to verify the validity of glossary terms.
User Checks
PowerDesigner provides default model checks to verify the validity of users.
Group Checks
PowerDesigner provides default model checks to verify the validity of groups.
Requirement Checks
PowerDesigner provides default model checks to verify the validity of requirements.