Use trace links to manage schedule objects

Use trace links to allocate requirements to schedule objects, such as schedules, schedule tasks, and deliverables.

A trace link is a directional relationship conveyed by the terms defining (start) and complying (end). A defining object specifies a condition that a product or a component must fulfill. A complying object must partially or completely fulfill a condition specified by a defining object. Such a relationship establishes a traceable path in which one object precedes another.

Trace links can have a one-to-many relationship. For example, one schedule task can be linked to several requirements or vice versa.

Objects that have associated trace links display the trace link icon. Note: When a change occurs in the linked requirement, the trace link icon turns red, indicating that the requirement has been modified.

Use the trace link functionality to:

• Start a trace link on a requirement and end the trace link on a schedule object.
• Start a trace link on a schedule object and end the trace link on a requirement.
• Generate and view traceability reports.

Process: allocate requirements to schedule tasks and track sign-off

1. Create a trace link between a requirement and a schedule task.
2. Assign the Requirement Signoff workflow template to a schedule task.
3. Create predecessor tasks in the workflow task.
4. Complete the predecessor tasks and update the task properties. This action triggers the workflow specified in step 2.
5. Execute the sign-off process by the sign-off team to verify the requirements are complete.