Parametrize Requirements

The Parametrize feature analyzes the requirements text in search for quantifiable properties to convert them to Valis. This aims to facilitate the parameterization of requirements by automatically creating new Valis that can be then used for multiple purposes, reducing the effort and error probability associated with this manual parameterization work.

Access

The Parametrize process can be initiated from five different locations, while at the Requirements Module:

• The ValiAssistant action button () at the top bar.

  

  If Parametrize Requirements is started from the top bar button, the currently selected Specification or Section will be processed.

• The ValiAssistant action button at each line of the requirements table.

  

  If Parametrize Requirements is started from requirements table quick action button, the currently selected requirement(s) will be processed.

• The ValiAssistant action button in the connections graph.

  

  If Parametrize Requirements is started from the connections graph quick action button, the currently selected requirement(s) will be processed.

• The import wizard

  

  If Parametrize Requirements is started from import wizard, all the imported requirements will be processed.

• The Create Requirement window

  

  • If Parametrize Requirements is started from the Create Requirement window, the requirement that you are currently creating will be processed.

  • Note that the process of parametrizing a new requirement created using the Create Requirement window will be performed in the background, without showing further windows related to the parametrization process as described below on this page. Once the requirement is parametrized, you can click the  button in the pop-up that appear at the bottom right of the page for details about the parametrization process ().

Steps to Parametrize

The parametrization process is composed by three main stages: 'Pre-loading', 'Loading & Info' and 'Parametrization'. These stages are detailed below.

1 - Pre-loading

After triggering the process, you will be informed of exactly how many requirements will be checked by the process.

2 - Loading & Info

After confirmation to parametrize, you will be presented with a loading screen while Requirements & Systems Portal searches the selected requirements for possible Valis.

If no possible Valis are found a warning message will inform you of that result and the parametrization process will end.

In case potential Valis are found, you will receive information on how many Valis where found, in how many requirements so that you can decide to proceed with the parametrization process or cancel it.

3 - Parametrization

If the decision is to parametrize, you will be presented with a loading screen while Requirements & Systems Portal creates the Valis and updates the requirements. If the creation of Valis is successful, Requirements & Systems Portal will inform you of how many Valis were created and in how many requirements, concluding the automatic Vali creation with the parametrization process.

The created Valis will have a naming convention that is based on the Identifier of the Requirement. The user can always hover over the Vali and select the pencil symbol to change the name, value, display unit or decimal places to show. Changing the name to a more meaningful name makes sense for easier reference later on.