Design Management integrations provide the following features:
You can create several types of links between artifacts in projects. In addition to the default link types available in Design Management, you can deploy a set of predefined link types that you can use for making common collaborative lifecycle management (CLM) relationships.
| Link type | Description |
|---|---|
| Derives From | This resource is derived from the referenced
resource. The resource originated from, or is significantly influenced
by, the referenced resource. For example, a UML use case is derived
from a requirement. When you create a link to a requirement, in the requirements management application, the link type Derives is displayed. |
| Elaborates | This resource elaborates the referenced resource.
For example, a business process diagram can elaborate a work item
Ttask. When you create a link to a task or a defect, the link type Elaborated By Architecture Element is displayed in the change and configuration management application. |
| Refines | The target is a refinement of the source. For
example, a use case scenario can be a refinement of a textual requirement
that describes the interaction. This type of link is used for traceability with Rational® DOORS® version 9 and later. |
| Related to | This is a general purpose relationship between
resources. When you link to a task or defect, the link type Related Artifact is displayed in the CLM application. |
| Satisfies | The model element satisfies the requirement.
For example, the use case satisfies a functional requirement. This type of link is used for traceability in Rational DOORS version 9 and later. |
| Trace | The model element has a trace relationship to
the requirement. For example, an attribute or its value is traced
to a requirement. This type of link is used for traceability in Rational DOORS version 9 and later. |
| Validated by | This resource is validated by the referenced
resource. For example, a UML component can be validated by a test
case. When you create a link to test artifact, the link type Validates is displayed in the quality management application. |