Create a trace link for a program object

As a program manager, you can create a trace link between program objects, such as programs, projects, events, and deliverables, and a requirement. This can be a one-to-many relationship.

Procedure

1. Navigate to the program object in your folder structure or from the program timeline.
2. Select the desired object.
3. Click More Commands > New > Create Trace Link. The Create Trace Link panel is displayed and the open object is displayed in the Start position of the trace link.
4. On the Create Trace Link panel, do the following:

To	Do
(Optional) Define the directional relationship.	Drag and drop the program object (or requirement after it is added) under Start or End.
Add the linking requirement.	Click Add under Start or End, depending on the desired directional relationship. On the Search tab, search for a requirement; or on the Palette tab, expand Clipboard (a requirement previously copied with Copy) or Favorites/Recent.
(Optional) Remove a requirement or task from the list.	Select the linking requirement and click Remove.

5. In the Type box, select Trace Link.
6. Click Create.

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