PM33629: The link by attribute does not link objects if the target object is not shown in the default view of the target module.

Rational DOORS 9.4

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Problem Statement:
  The link by attribute does not link objects if the target object
  is not shown in the default view of the target module.
  
  Steps to reproduce:
  
  1. Create two modules, source and target.
  2. Create a text attribute in the source module whose values are
  the absolute numbers of objects in target module.
  3. For example, if you have added first 5 absolute numbers in
  the text attribute of source module, run a filter on the target
  module such that first five objects are not in the view. Save
  this as a view.
  4. Now, run the Link by Attribute on the source module and try
  to map the requirements.
  5. You will recieve a message saying 'Could not find object x in
  target module, Quit? If you cancel, no links are created between
  the objects which were not in the view of the target module.
  
  Expected Results:
  
  Link by attribute should link to objects even they are not part
  of the module's default view.
  
  Actual Results:
  
  No links will be implemented for objects which are not part of
  the default view.
  
  
  Possible Workarounds:
  
  Load standard view in the target/source module manually and then
  run the Link by Attribute utility.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  According to the old  behavior, when a user attempts to
  create links by attribute, links are created to the objects
  that are visible in the default view in the target module.
  User has a requirement that it should be linked to ALL the
  attributes instead of VISIBLE objects.
  Current behavior is Objects visible in default view in
  target module are linked.
  

Problem conclusion

• Both the current behavior and customer's requirement are a
  valid use case. Hence, we are providing an option to choose
  between "only objects in default view" or "all the objects".
  
  When "only objects in default view" is checked - All the
  objects in current view are linked (Existing behavior)
  When "all the objects" is checked - All the objects in the
  module are linked (New behavior)
  
  This will satisfy needs of requested customer as well as
  existing customers
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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Fix information

• Fixed component name

  TLOGIC DOORS

• Fixed component ID

  5724V61DR

Applicable component levels

• R920 PSN

     UP