The script is finding strings in the primary text of the module artifacts and replaces them either with pictures or with the artifacts of your choice.
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The script is finding strings in the primary text of the module artifacts and replaces them either with pictures or with the artifacts of your choice. The embedded artifacts and pictures can also be automatically linked (via base artifact) with a link of your choice.
User Interface:
1.) Extension UI
Explanation and features
- Ability to embed artifacts into the primary text of another artifact
- Ability to embed pictures into the primary text of another artifact
- Ability to link embedded artifact/pictures based on customer's choice
Explanation of version 1:
- Request was to replace each "figure" with picture and "ref" with artifact
- This was all done by searching pictures in 3 folders with specific attributes that match each "figure" or "ref"
- The script then finds each picture and artifact, embeds it and creates "Embeds" base link
Explanation of version 2:
- Request was to embed "RV", which are artifacts, from one module to another
- User collects all "RV"s in first module using button Collect RV, then clicking Embed button in second module
- This has worked based on custom attributes aswell as creating base artifact link "Embeds"
Restrictions
- The script cannot be executed outside of the module
How to use this extension
- Open Module in Doors NG Component
- After opening, a button appears. Upon clicking on it, the script will do all the work.
Pricing
This add-on is free of charge for customers who purchased the IBM Jazz solution via Softacus.
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Related and Referenced Topics
Blog Articles:
Basics of Links and Link Types in IBM DOORS Next Generation - learn the basics about the linking and link types in IBM DOORS Next.
Linking Techniques in IBM DOORS Next - article explaining basic concepts and showing multiple ways of creation of links between artifacts.
Link By Attribute Feature in IBM DOORS Next - the article explains how to use the "Link by attribute" function to automatically create, update, or delete one or more links between artifacts based on values in the attributes of the artifact.
Softacus Widgets:
Link Switcher - widget developed by Softacus, that converts the context of artifacts links in a very short time.
Module Link Statistics - extension that provides users with a quick overview of the amount of the links in specific link types in a module.
Link Type Change- extension developed by Softacus designed to enhance the functionality of DOORS Next Generation by allowing users to manipulate the direction of a link or convert it to another type of link.
Links Builder- extension that allows the users to create a link between two artifacts in DOORS Next Generation according to the certain rules.
Link by Foreign Attribute - this extension allows users to create links between artifacts in the selected module(s), based on the attributes values.
Show Attributes of Linked Artifacts - this extension shows the attributes and links of the artifact that is currently selected.