Hi,
I have created a module (module A, let's say) with many objects in it. All of these objects are linked to one or more objects in module B. I now want to remove a selection of objects from module A, and put them in a brand new module - module C. However I want the links to remain; in other words, the objects in module C should still link to the same objects in module B, as per when the moved objects were in module A.
Is there a way to do this please?
Thanks
TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 07:09:26 EST 2011 |
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Re: Copying objects and their links
SystemAdmin - Wed Feb 09 07:40:51 EST 2011
(assuming that you already have module C existing)
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In Module A run the script in (Tools menu) DXL Library: "Some example programs..." / "Example to create a Text Attribute which can be used by Link-by-attribute" to store the A->B links in Module A
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Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module B including the attribute created above using the tool Tools / Functions / Copy Objects
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Re-create the links in Module C to B by running the Tools / Link by attribute tool
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Delete the old objects from Module A (if incoming links, you have to first delete the links)
For help on these check the "Using the object copier" and "Linking by attribute" sections in DOORS Help
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Re: Copying objects and their links
SystemAdmin - Wed Feb 09 07:52:48 EST 2011 SystemAdmin - Wed Feb 09 07:40:51 EST 2011
(assuming that you already have module C existing)
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In Module A run the script in (Tools menu) DXL Library: "Some example programs..." / "Example to create a Text Attribute which can be used by Link-by-attribute" to store the A->B links in Module A
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Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module B including the attribute created above using the tool Tools / Functions / Copy Objects
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Re-create the links in Module C to B by running the Tools / Link by attribute tool
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Delete the old objects from Module A (if incoming links, you have to first delete the links)
For help on these check the "Using the object copier" and "Linking by attribute" sections in DOORS Help
"Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module B" should be "Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module C"
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Re: Copying objects and their links
TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 09:52:11 EST 2011 SystemAdmin - Wed Feb 09 07:52:48 EST 2011
Typo:
"Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module B" should be "Copy the objects to-be-moved from Module A to Module C"
I should say, if it makes a difference, that the objects being copied from module A to C are numerous (hundreds), and are spread throughout module A - so they aren't in a discrete section.
Thank you in advance
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Re: Copying objects and their links
TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 10:23:13 EST 2011 TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 09:52:11 EST 2011
Hi Pekka - thanks for your replies. I have the 'Create Link Attribute' window up. When selecting 'Save links' I get an error message stating 'No attribute is specified'. What do I need to put in the 'Existing attributes' or 'New attribute' fields (I'm guessing it is one of these which needs some data)?
I should say, if it makes a difference, that the objects being copied from module A to C are numerous (hundreds), and are spread throughout module A - so they aren't in a discrete section.
Thank you in advance
I am a new DOORS user, and haven't used it in detail - so, sorry to sound dense!
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Re: Copying objects and their links
TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 10:48:28 EST 2011 TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 10:23:13 EST 2011
Also, you say copy the objects to be moved - and the new attribute. Where do I find the latter?
I am a new DOORS user, and haven't used it in detail - so, sorry to sound dense!
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Re: Copying objects and their links
SystemAdmin - Wed Feb 09 11:35:22 EST 2011 TR4321 - Wed Feb 09 10:48:28 EST 2011
All done now - thanks ever so much Pekka. That's absolutely fantastic
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