Following Rational DOORS URLs

When you follow a Rational® DOORS® URL, the URL handler identifies which database is referenced, and checks if a suitable session is running.

The following sessions cannot be used to show an item that is referenced by a URL:

If the URL handler finds a suitable session, and if you have access to the item, it is shown.

If the URL handler does not find a suitable session, it starts a Rational DOORS client. Log in to the client to see the item that is referenced by the URL.

Table 1. Behavior when following Rational DOORS URLs
Item referenced by URL Description
Database The database is opened and the database icon is selected
Project The project is selected in the left pane of the database explorer, and its contents are shown in the right pane.
Folder The folder is selected in the left pane of the database explorer, and its contents are shown in the right pane.
Module The module is opened in the default edit mode. If view information has been copied with the module URL, and the user has read access to the view, that view is shown. Otherwise, the default view is shown.
Baseline The module baseline is opened. If view information has been copied with the baseline URL, and the user has read access to the view, that view is shown. Otherwise, the default view is shown.
Object The module containing the object is opened in the default edit mode with the object selected. If view information has been copied with the object URL, and the user has read access to the view, that view is shown. Otherwise, the default view is shown.
Note: The Rational DOORS splash screen, Login dialog box, database explorer, and module windows are displayed in the normal way.

You must log in within 60 seconds, or the item referenced by the URL is not displayed.


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