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How to modify an artifact's attribute based on the value of a linked artifact's attribute?

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Let's say I have a stakeholder requirement linked to a system level requirement. There is an attribute for my system requirement that shows if it is implemented or not. I want to show that same attribute in the stakeholder requirement (same value) to show its implementation status based on implementation of its derived requirements. Is it possible in DOORS NG?


I know about the formatting option of the links column that lets me show up to 3 attributes of a linked artifact, but what I can do with those values is limited. I can't use them in filters for instance. Use case: Show a costumer which requirements are being implemented or verified(passed/failed) without showing the system level requirements.

Thanks!

Note: I am using 6.0.6

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I have done this before with the RM Client API and a widget, but there is no way to run this on the server - you need to manually run this in the view or folder where you want to update the elements.

My preference is to create a Report Builder report to show this instead of saving a calculated value that could be out of date within minutes of you running the widget - then it'll always be accurate.


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Hi Davyd, it seems the report builder will be my best bet. I am coming from the original Rational DOORS and got used to the use of the DXL attributes so I thought maybe this was available as a built-in feature.

I'll try to configure a report for this.
Thanks for your answer!


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Erick,

Based on the specific use case in your post, you could run a report via Report Builder to show this info.

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Thanks Amit! I'll look into the report option.


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I've heard of people running scripts that query their lower level requirements to check for changes in attribute values and then modify the related attributes in higher-level requirements.  There is no built-in framework for this today.

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Thanks for the answer Daniel ! 
I guess I'll need to use the Report Builder as others suggested, seems easier that way.


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