Linking Requirements with Design Objects and External Files

You can link requirements to design objects (objects from other types of models), external files, and other requirements on the Requirement Traceability Links tab. You can, optionally, specify a Link Type for each link.

The following tools are available on this tab:

Tool	Description
	Properties - opens the property sheet representing the linked object in the requirements model.
	Open External File - opens the linked external file.
	Add Links to Design Objects - attaches design objects to the requirement (see Attaching Design Objects to Requirements from the RQM).
	Add Link to External File – attaches any external file to the requirement. For MS Word files, you can link to a specific bookmark in the file (see Creating a Bookmark in an MS Word Document).
	Add Links to Other Requirements – attaches another requirement (from the current or another RQM) to the 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 originating requirements and are connected to them via requirement traceability links.
• 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 originating design objects and are connected to them via requirement traceability links.