Dynamic traceability view of multiple level linked Modules in DOORS V9.6

Question

I have four modules A, B, C and D where in each module is linked i.e., A -> B -> C -> D. The lower level module has only reference to next higer level module. So i cannot draw links from D to B for example. My aim is to be able to see a top down traceability view in Module A from all the 3 modules (B, C & D). Better described, i should be able to see a particular attribute from each Module B, C & D in Module A to create a traceability matrix in A.

i tried the following method:

Using Wizard Analysis tool, generate the reference attribute from higher level module and copy it into a text attribute in low level module so that links can be drawn directly from C and D modules to A. But this will not make the job dynamic and everytime there is an update in middle level modules, i will have to repeat this step.

IBM Rational DOORS V9.6 is used for this purpose. Any suggestions/Ideas using DXL scripting are also welcome. Thanks in advance for your time.

Answer 1

Follow the steps below

1. Keep A, B, C, D modules opened

2. Go to Analysis -> Wizard

3. Select Outlinks

4. Select All open modules

5. Select All modules for (Select linkmoule)

6. Select the attributes you want to display (For Ex: Object Text)

7. Put 4 for (Specify depth of analysis). Check Recursive Analysis and Multiple columns

8. Finish

All attributes you selected get displayed in 4 columns. I tested its working.