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How to convert layout DXL to attribute DXL

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Question

How do you convert a layout DXL column value to attribute DXL in IBM Rational DOORS?

Cause

The values displayed in a layout DXL column are automatically recalculated whenever DOORS refreshes your screen. If the DXL program associated with the column is CPU intensive, the constant recalculation of the values can lead to slower performance. In this case you should consider using a DXL attribute instead of a layout DXL column.

Answer

In DOORS there is a support tool that converts layout DXL to attribute DXL

  1. Open the module view that contains layout DXL

  2. Click Tools > Support Tools > Convert Layout DXL To Attribute DXL

    A Convert Layout DXL - DOORS window is displayed listing all layout DXL columns



  3. Click the names of the columns to be converted
    (the convert button becomes enabled when you select an item)



  4. Click Convert to start the DXL conversion

    A DOORS information window will display when the DXL is successfully converted



    When complete each converted DXL
    1. creates a new attribute named from the layout column heading the name
    is prefixed with `DXL for ' to identify it as an Attribute DXL

    2. adds an Attribute DXL column to the view
    the column heading is the name of the Attribute DXL


    Note: The Layout DXL is not removed after the conversion

  5. Click OK to close conversion message window

  6. Click Close to close the convert Layout DXL window

  7. Right click Column Heading > Remove to remove Layout DXL columns from the view

  8. Click View > Save as ... to save view changes

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Modified date:
01 May 2020

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