Create a trace link for a schedule object

As a schedule coordinator, you can create a trace link between schedule objects, such as schedules, schedule tasks, and deliverables, and a requirement. This can be a one-to-many relationship.

Procedure

1. Navigate to the schedule object in your folder structure or from the Gantt view.

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 schedule 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 of the requirement, and do one of the following: On the Search tab, search for a requirement. On the Palette tab, expand Clipboard to select a requirement previously copied to the paste buffer using Copy (if there is content in your paste buffer, the Paste icon displays next to Start and End), or expand Favorites or Recent to select a favorite or recently viewed requirement.
(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.