Converting layout DXL to attribute DXL

Values that are stored in layout DXL columns are recalculated every time Rational® DOORS® refreshes the display. The constant recalculation of the values is memory intensive and can lead to poor performance. If you do not need your DXL program to update dynamically, you can convert the contents of your layout DXL column to attribute DXL.

Procedure

  1. Open the module that contains the layout DXL you want to convert in exclusive edit mode. You must have create access to the module.
  2. Select the view that includes the layout DXL column that you want to convert.
  3. Click Tools > Support Tools > Convert Layout DXL to Attribute DXL. You can see a list of the Layout DXL columns in the current view.
  4. Select the column that you want to convert and click Convert. A message notifies you when the DXL is successfully converted. The new attribute DXL column is added to the view.
Related concepts:
The DXL library
Extending Rational DOORS with DXL
Related tasks:
Setting up DXL security
Developing DXL programs

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