Handling "Satisfies" Links in DOORS ReqIF Imports to Jama via DX

Overview

This article explains how DX handles "Satisfies/Satisfied By" relationships when importing DOORS ReqIF files into Jama Connect, including how to manage link direction reversals.

1. Problem: Link Direction Is Reversed Between DOORS and Jama

✔ Observed Behavior:

• In DOORS, a Satisfies/Satisfied By relationship is structured differently than in Jama.

• When importing a ReqIF file via DX, the relationship direction appears reversed in Jama.

• This requires manually adjusting the direction or using DX’s "Reverse Relationship Direction" setting.

✔ Why This Happens:

• DOORS and Jama use different conventions for relationship directionality.

• Some tools like SysML have mixed relationship directions, making it inconsistent across imports.

• DX does not automatically detect and correct relationship directionality.

2. Solution: Using the "Reverse Relationship Direction" Option in DX

✔ DX provides an option to reverse link direction when importing ReqIF files.
✔ To enable this setting:

1. Open DX Settings.

2. Locate "Reverse Relationship Direction".

3. Enable it before importing the ReqIF file.

✔ Effect:

• If enabled, the direction of all relationships will be flipped during import.

• Ensures "Satisfies" links in DOORS align correctly in Jama.

3. Considerations for JCI (Jama Connect Interchange)

✔ JCI may need a per-relationship type reversal setting rather than a global one.
✔ This would allow specific relationship types (like "Satisfies") to be reversed, while others remain unchanged.
✔ Future JCI updates should consider adding this as a configurable option.

4. Best Practices for Handling Relationship Links in DX/JCI

✅ Always verify link direction after import to ensure relationships are correct.
✅ If importing from DOORS, enable "Reverse Relationship Direction" in DX.
✅ For SysML or mixed tools, consider a per-relationship reversal setting (JCI enhancement request).
✅ If relationships are incorrect post-import, manually adjust in Jama.

5. Conclusion

• DX does not automatically adjust relationship direction when importing from DOORS.

• Enabling "Reverse Relationship Direction" corrects link alignment for "Satisfies" relationships.

• JCI should consider adding a per-relationship reversal option for better configurability.