RQM Properties

You open the model property sheet by right-clicking the model in the Browser and selecting Properties.

Each requirements model has the following model properties:

Property

Description

Name

Specifies the name of the model, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users.

Code

Specifies the technical name of the model, which is used for generating code or scripts.

Comment

Provides a description of the model.

Filename

Specifies the location of the model file. This box is empty if the model has never been saved.

Author

Specifies the author of the model. If you enter nothing, the Author field in diagram title boxes displays the user name from the model property sheet Version Info tab. If you enter a space, the Author field displays nothing.

Version

Specifies the version of the model. You can use this box to display the repository version or a user defined version of the model. This parameter is defined in the display preferences of the Title node.

Default view

Specifies the view displayed by default when you open the model.

The following tabs are also available:
  • Detail - Provides fields to record workloads assigned to four individuals or groups. Model workloads are read-only fields calculated as the sums of all requirement workloads.
  • Traceability Links - Lists links to design objects and external files.