Using Trace View, Coverage Explorer, Impact Analysis in Jama Connect®

Published Date: October 31, 2025
Validated: Yes
Audience: All Jama Connect® users
Products and Versions Covered:

• Jama Connect®
• Cloud
• Self-hosted

Summary

This article helps users understand how to effectively use Trace View, Coverage Explorer, and Impact Analysis in Jama Connect® to evaluate traceability and coverage across requirements, test cases, and related items. By the end of this article, readers will understand:

• When to use each tool for traceability analysis
• How to combine features for end-to-end coverage assessment
• The differences in scope, display, and functionality between the three tools
• How to identify and resolve coverage gaps efficiently

Cause: Coverage gaps, incomplete traceability, or confusion over which Jama Connect feature to use for specific traceability needs can lead to missed requirements or incomplete testing.

Resolution

Trace View

1. Navigate to Trace View for selected items.
2. Analyze upstream and downstream relationships.
3. Update relationships directly within Trace View to correct missing coverage.
4. Export trace chains to view all levels beyond the two-level display.
5. Best for detailed impact analysis, dynamic relationship management, and interactive coverage verification.

Coverage Explorer

1. Select a set, folder, or filtered items.
2. Check downstream coverage to related items.
3. Use the results to identify missing downstream relationships.
4. Useful for verifying the completeness of coverage across large sets.

Impact Analysis

1. Select a single item for a quick traceability check.
2. Review upstream and downstream relationships for that item.
3. Best for single-item analysis and spot-checking coverage gaps.

Feature Comparison

Guidance

Use Trace View for detailed, interactive coverage verification and real-time updates. Use Coverage Explorer to validate downstream coverage across sets, folders, or filters. Use Impact Analysis for quick, single-item checks. Combining all three features ensures comprehensive traceability, identifies coverage gaps early, and strengthens audit readiness.

Additional Resources

• Options for Exporting a Trace Matrix from a Baseline
• Understanding Saved Views in Jama Connect® User, Project, and Org Scope
• Why can´t I see Test Runs reflected in Coverage Explorer?
• [Webinar Recap] Improve Traceability and Enhance Coverage with Live Trace Explorer™
• Solution Offering or Training from the Success Catalog
• Success Programs
• Success Catalog

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