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Jama Connect User Guide

Create custom fields in Jama Connect

To import relationships (or trace links), you must first create a new custom field in Jama Connect for each item type you're importing. Each field must contain a unique identifier.

Tip

When importing many custom fields from DOORS, create a common custom item type that contains all the custom fields. Use this item type only for the initial import, then later convert sets to a standardized set of item types. That way, every imported item includes legacy DOORS information in its version history. To view this information, compare versions.

  1. In Jama Connect, select Admin > Organization > Item types.

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  2. Find the item type you're using for the DOORS import, then select Add field.

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  3. In the Add Field window, complete these options, then click Save.

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    • Select a Field Type — Select Custom Fields, then select Text Field from the drop-down menu.

    • Field label — Enter a name for the field (for example, "DOORS ID").

    • Unique Field Name — Enter "SYS_DOORS_ID." This is case-sensitive and must exactly match the above image.

    • Select Read Only.

    This item type can now accept relationships (trace links) imported from DOORS.

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    Important

    The SYS_DOOR_ID field must be created for all the item types you are relating.