To migrate data, you must upgrade the IBM Rational DOORS client where you do these migration tasks to version 9.6.1.3 or later.
Data is transported by using an enhanced version of the industry standard Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF). Only the current version of modules is migrated. As each object is imported into Rational DOORS Next Generation, a link is created back to the source object in Rational DOORS. This link provides an intuitive audit trail that you can use to navigate back to the original baseline and history data.
Because the migration of project data can be incremental, do not assume that you need to migrate everything. Migrate only data that is relevant in the context of your business needs and Rational DOORS Next Generation. By focusing on necessary data only, you can reduce effort, disruption, and cost. This approach also prevents the proliferation of irrelevant data in Rational DOORS Next Generation.
Treat migrated data as read-only during the migration process. Maintain the locks on migrated data in Rational DOORS after a package is exported to avoid conflicting changes in both tools. Unlock only data if the migration process is abandoned.