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Reverting a single module to a previous version without affecting the entire component baseline has long been a challenge for DNG users. Some address this by creating highly granular components, but this approach doesn’t fully solve the issue.

In the second part of our webinar on Hidden Features in IBM DOORS Next, we dived even deeper into the DNG features such as:

• Generating Work Items & Test Cases
• Copy & Clone functionalities
• Using Templates
• Team Views
• Tagging
• Type System specifics

If you missed the first live session on the topic, just drop us an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will be happy to send you the recording.

This webinar is sponsored by TD Synnex Switzerland.

During the session, will explored powerful but often overlooked features of IBM DOORS NG that can make a big difference in how you manage requirements, including:

• Generating Work Items & Test Cases
• Copy & Clone functionalities
• Using Templates
• Team Views
• Tagging
• Type System specifics and much more

The webinar was generously sponsored by TD Synnex Switerland.

If you missed the live session, send us an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will be happy to send you the recording.

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Due to the high interest in our previous webinar on Linking in IBM DNG, we are excited to announce a second session on July 23rd at 3:30 pm CET. Don't miss this opportunity!

During the session, we will continue our discussion on any topics related to links in IBM DOORS Next, such as:

• Types of Links in DNG
• Widgets
• Link Reporting
• Link terms and link sharing
• Hyperlinks 
• Link constraints and more

If you would like to master your link management skills and streamline your workflow in IBM DNG, but you missed the live session, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will be happy to send you the recording.

In the world of IBM DOORS Next, links are more than just connections—they're the backbone of effective requirements management. 

These links enable traceability, ensuring every requirement is tracked throughout the lifecycle, from conception to delivery. By linking artifacts, teams can maintain alignment, validate compliance, and streamline their development process. 

Understanding and utilizing these links effectively can make a significant difference in project success, enhancing collaboration and improving overall project visibility. 

Register now for our webinar on July 9th at 3:30 pm CET where we will dive into topics like:

• Creating Effective Links
• Linking by LBFA (Link By Frame Attribute)
• Ensuring Link Validity
• Advanced Link Filtering Techniques
• Optimal Link Display Practices
• Dos and Don'ts of LinkingLinking by View 
• Utilizing Links in RELM (Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager)
• Comprehensive Link Reporting
• Overview of Existing Link Types

If you missed the live session, just reach out to us under This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send you the recording.

Join us for our upcoming webinar, featuring Adrian Pitonak and Jan Jancar from Softacus, as they delve into the topic of "IBM DNG Export/Import.

Event Details:

Date: 25th of March 2024

Time: 3:30 pm CET

Location: Zoom

Link for registration: https://zoom.us/j/93121909731?pwd=dXRWb3gxUXhMUFFJdnpLYlNHSTFLdz09

Agenda Highlights:

The primary objective of the presentation is to highlight the diverse array of methods and techniques utilized with our clientele concerning Excel export and import processes.

• How to create an excel export - different ways and options
• Excel RoundTrip - how to do it
• Excel exchange with suppliers and customers
• Export of data from Publishing Engine to Excel
• Export to Excel via JRS
• Tips and tricks for Excel exporting

This event is tailored for professionals and users of Doors Classic and DOORS Next Generation (DNG), whether you hold the title of or have a keen interest in Excel export and import processes.

Die MedConf 2024 findet vom 16. April bis 18. April 2024 in München Unterhaching als Präsenzveranstaltung statt. Die Konferenz mit begleitender Ausstellung ist die etablierteste und wichtigste Networking Plattform der Medizintechnik.

Die MedConf adressiert Mitarbeiter und Führungskräfte von Medizintechnik Unternehmen, die insbesondere aus den Bereichen Research & Development, Qualitätsmanagement, Produktentwicklung, Regulatory Affairs usw. kommen. Jährlich besuchen rund 250 Teilnehmer die Konferenz. Mehr Information zu der Veranstaltung finden Sie auf https://www.medconf.de/

Unser Solution Director, Jan Jancar, wird am drittem Tag der Konferenz, 18. April, um 13:30 Uhr CET eine Präsentation zum Thema „Traceability zwischen Requirements und Normen in Configuration Management-Umgebung“ halten.

Wir freuen uns auf unsere Teilnahme an der MedConf 2024 und auf die Gelegenheit, spannende Kontakte aus der Medizintechnik-Industrie zu knüpfen.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar on the topic of "Commenting Options in IBM DOORS NG."

Date: January 29, 2024

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm CEST

Sing up now under this link

During the webinar, we will explore essential aspects of commenting in IBM DOORS NG, including:

• Effectively using comments
• Reviewing comments
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Techniques for exchanging comments with end customers who do not have direct access

Our Solution Director, Jan Jancar, will introduce valuable techniques, such as:

• Reviewing comments efficiently
• Commenting on base and module artifacts
• Finding comments using both out-of-the-box and attribute-based techniques

This webinar is designed to enhance your understanding of the commenting functionalities within IBM DOORS NG, providing valuable insights that can optimize your workflow.

Save your spot by registering here. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar access details.

Feel free to invite your colleagues who might find this topic relevant. 

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar Requirements Reuse in DOORS Next Generation / ELM.

Softacus has been selected as one of the Top 10 IBM Solution providers for 2022 by the CIOApplications Europe - a popular European magazine on innovations and technology.

In this article, featured in the magazine in December 2022, our Solution Director, Jan Jancar, talks about the challenges engineering teams are facing nowadays and how Softacus and the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management solution help organizations improve collaboration among software and system developers, increasing efficiency and product quality.