Add a trace link

Using the model diagram, you can add trace links between elements in hierarchies of requirements or functional, system, and physical models.

A trace link is a directional relationship between requirement specifications, functional models, system models, or physical models. In the relationship, one element is the defining element and one is the complying element. The defining element specifies a condition that a product or a component must fulfill. The complying element must partially or completely fulfill the condition specified by a defining element.

The Tracelink_Edit_enabled preference that is used to create and edit trace links in the Teamcenter rich client is ignored by the System Modeling functionality in Active Workspace.

You can only add a trace link if it is valid for the elements you have selected.

Procedure

1. With the diagram open in the Architecture tab, click Start Authoring.
2. Click Legend to display the Legend panel.
3. From the Relations list, click Traceability. The edit mode icon appears. To link occurrences, click Occurrence Traceability.
4. (Optional) To add multiple trace links, click Traceability again. The multiple element edit mode icon appears.
5. Click the starting element and hold the mouse button. Hover over the element you want to create the trace link to. When you hover over the target, the element is highlighted and a red arrow appears. Release the mouse button to create the trace link.
6. If properties are required for the trace link, the Trace Link panel appears. Enter the information, and click Create.
7. When you finish modifying the diagram, click End Authoring.