Handling DOORS Folder Renaming in JCI ReqIF Exchange

Overview

This article explains whether DOORS folders can be renamed, how it affects JCI ReqIF exchange, and considerations for maintaining data order and structure.

1. Can DOORS Folders Be Renamed?

✔ Yes, folders can be renamed in DOORS.
✔ However, renaming may require high-level permissions.
✔ This does not affect the ReqIF ID of the folder itself, but may impact field references within exchanged data.

✔ Impact on JCI ReqIF Exchange:

• If folders are renamed in DOORS, Jama should reflect the new names during synchronization.

• If the folder name is used to order items (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, etc.), renaming may cause unexpected reordering.

• Large-scale folder name changes may cause performance issues if many components are affected.

2. How Does DX Handle Folder Name Changes?

✔ DX assigns attributes to ReqIF fields based on unique field names.
✔ If a folder name is changed, DX does not automatically remap it unless explicitly configured to do so.

✔ For JCI Implementation:

• If a folder name changes in DOORS, it should update on the Jama side.

• Depending on JCI implementation, renaming may also trigger a move operation for the folder.

✔ Consideration:

• If folder renaming is common, JCI must be able to track name changes without treating them as new objects.

• If folder names are critical for ordering, renaming should be restricted or carefully managed.

3. Best Practices for Handling Folder Name Changes in JCI

✅ Confirm whether folder names are used for item ordering before allowing renames.
✅ Ensure DOORS users have proper permissions before renaming folders.
✅ If renaming folders in DOORS, check if it correctly updates in Jama.
✅ Monitor JCI performance if renaming affects large components.

4. Conclusion

• DOORS folders can be renamed but require high-level permissions.

• JCI should be able to update folder names in Jama upon exchange.

• Frequent renaming may impact item order and performance in large projects.

• Customers should validate folder renaming behavior before finalizing a JCI ReqIF implementation.