Duplicating requirements

If you need to add a requirement with the same basic information as another one, save time by duplicating the existing requirement and then editing the new one.

Note:  You can also copy a requirement between documents. Copying creates a new requirement with the same information as the original requirement, while duplicating lets you choose the information to include. See Adding existing requirements to documents.

1. In the Requirements list window or the Specification Document window, select the requirement to duplicate and choose Edit > Duplicate.

The Duplicate Requirement Options dialog box opens.

2. Select Link duplicated requirement with original to link the new requirement with the original requirement.

• Select a Definition to specify the relationship between the requirements. The list includes all requirement link definitions. Click View Definition to view information about the definition.
• Enter a Comment to display on the requirement Traceability tab and the link diagram.
• If you select a parent/child definition, select Make original requirement the parent to make the original requirement the parent in the relationship.

3. Select Identify original requirement in system comment to add a system comment to the Workflow tab on the new requirement that indicates the original requirement number and summary.

4. Select the information to copy from the original requirement.

The available options depend on your security permissions. Information you select to copy from the original requirement is displayed on the corresponding tab in the new requirement. Folder information copies the new requirement to the same folders as the original if you have access to the folders.

5. Click OK.

The requirement is duplicated and assigned the next available number.

6. Modify the duplicated requirement and save the changes. See Editing requirements.