Chapter 2 Requirements Model Basics

Creating an RQM

You can create a new RQM from scratch, or from an existing MS Word document.

For information about creating an RQM from a Word document, see the "Using MS Word with an RQM" chapter.

To create a new RQM:

1. Select File→New to display the New dialog box.
   
2. Select Requirements Model in the list of model types.
3. Select one of the following radio buttons:
   
   
   • New model – Creates a new, standard, model.
   • New model from template – Creates a model from a model template. A model template is a set of model options, display preferences, extension, or objects saved in a model located in the template folder. You use model templates when you need to reuse preferences and options in several models.
     
     For more information about model templates, see the "Creating a model" section in the "Managing Models" chapter , in the General Features Guide .
4. Type a model name in the Model name box. The code of the model, which may be used for script or code generation, is derived from this name according to the model naming conventions.
5. Select the type of the first diagram in the First Diagram list. The first type of diagram selected remains in memory, and is the default for the next time when you create a new RQM.
   
   You can create as many diagrams as you need in the same RQM. They are sorted alphabetically in the Browser, except the diagram specified here, which is always the first in the list.
6. [optional] If you want to attach one or more extended model definitions, click the Extended Model Definitions tab, and select the extended model definitions of your choice.
   
   For more information on attaching extended model definition to a model, see the "Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide" chapter in the Advanced User Documentation .
7. Click OK to create the new RQM in the current Workspace.

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