Скачать или смотреть How to Set a DOORS Boolean Attribute to "False" Based on Another Attribute Using DXL

Learn how to use DXL scripting to automatically set a `DOORS` boolean attribute to "False" if another attribute is not empty.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/69831656/ asked by the user 'Bijan Sanchez' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/16653283/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/69834447/ provided by the user 'Ashok Anumula' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/14482378/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: How to make a DOORS boolean attribute/column "False" if another attribute/column is not empty with DXL?

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
Setting Boolean Attributes in IBM DOORS Using DXL

In the world of project management and software development, IBM DOORS is a popular tool for requirements management. One common challenge users face is automating the behavior of attributes based on specific conditions. For instance, you might need to set a boolean attribute to "False" if another text attribute is not empty. This guide explores how to accomplish that using DXL scripting in IBM DOORS.

The Problem

You have two attributes in your DOORS module:

A: A string of text.

B: A boolean attribute that can be either True or False.

The objective is to ensure that if attribute A contains any text (i.e., it is not empty), then attribute B should automatically be set to "False". Conversely, if attribute A is empty, then attribute B can be "True".

The DXL Script Solution

To automate this process, we’ll use DXL (DOORS Extension Language). Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to implement this.

Step 1: Accessing the DXL Attribute

To start, open your DOORS module and perform the following steps:

Navigate to Edit in the menu.

Select Attributes.

Locate and select attribute B.

Click on Edit.

Check the box for DXL Attribute.

Click the Browse button to input your script.

Step 2: Implement the DXL Code

Here’s the DXL code that you can use:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Step 3: Refresh the Attributes

After you have pasted the code:

Press F5 to refresh the DXL attributes.

Alternatively, go to Tools and select Refresh DXL Attributes.

Explanation of the Code

Let’s break down the function of the script:

The script checks if the value of attribute A is null, which indicates that it is empty.

If A is empty (null), it sets the value of attribute B to "False", hence updating the dropdown in the DOORS module.

If A contains any text, it sets attribute B to "True".

Troubleshooting

If you’ve followed the steps but don’t see any changes after refreshing, check the following:

Ensure that the code is correctly pasted into the DXL attribute configuration.

Confirm that you’ve checked the DXL Attribute box.

Make sure you are in edit mode for the DOORS module while testing the changes.

Conclusion

Using DXL to automate the setting of boolean attributes based on other attribute values can significantly streamline your workflow in IBM DOORS. By following the outlined steps, you can ensure that projects maintain data integrity and consistency without manual intervention.

Feel free to explore further DXL commands and functionalities to enhance your DOORS experience!