How to Use the Traceability Matrix

This task describes how to configure and display the traceability matrix.

To learn more about the traceability matrix, see Traceability Matrix Overview.

1. Prerequisites

   1. Define requirement traceability links. In the Requirements module, select View > Requirement Details. Click the Requirements Traceability tab. Define traceability links between requirements. For task details on how to trace requirements, see How to Trace Requirements.

   2. Define requirement and test coverage. Create coverage by linking requirements to tests. You can create coverage from the Requirements or the Test Plan module. For task details, see How to Create Coverage.

2. Configure the traceability matrix

   1. In the Requirements module, select View > Traceability Matrix.

   2. Click the Configure Traceability Matrix button. The Configure Traceability Matrix wizard opens. Define the matrix. For user interface details, see Configure Traceability Matrix Wizard.

3. View the traceability matrix

   In the Traceability Matrix view, analyze and review the traceability links between requirements, and the links between requirements and tests. For user interface details, see Traceability Matrix View.