Comparing a checksum package with an imported or restored module

You can use a checksum validation package to identify changes to a module after it is imported or restored. The comparison checks for changes in object text or other attribute values in selected views in the module.

About this task

You must have access to a checksum package that was created before the module was exported or archived. Copies of the module that are created by an archive, partition, copy, clone, or ReqIF export operation contain the required view information for the module. If you export the module in a different format, such as CSV or Microsoft Word, you must re-create the views in the module to do the comparison.

Procedure

  1. In the IBM® Rational® DOORS® desktop client, select a module.
  2. Click Tools > Checksum > Compare Checksum.
  3. In the Filename field, type a full path and file name or browse to the checksum compressed file. The file must have a .zip extension.
  4. Click Load File. The window displays a list of views that are in the checksum file.
  5. Select any views that you want to validate and then click Compare. If changes are detected for object text or attribute values, the changes are displayed in a status window. You can cancel the validation process while the progress bar is displayed. You can save the results for further examination.
  6. When validation is complete, click Close.

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