New Feature Request

[lalit]

we really like EA. we already have ReqPro. i'd like to request for full integration with ReqPro. any plans/chances?

Thx.
lalit

[Steve_Straley]

Lalit,

I don't really want to jump the gun here but it is ironic that you made this post.   When I updated our web site I added a "news" feature... the alpha release of EAReqPro!

I'll be posting a feature set here and on our web site soon but suffice to say a) I use Requist Pro and don't like it; and b) created a new product that integrates with EA directly.

Some of the features that we've added are

a) The ability to attach external documents to a document.
b) The ability to build Business Plan documents that include Vision, Mision, and Critical Step statements.
c) The ability to cross reference GLOSSARY items with SEE ALSO items.
d) The ability to ...
   i) Import USE CASE information from EA into EAReqPro
   ii) Create independent USE CASE processes for RUP-based document.
   iii) Link to USE CASE processes in EA for RUP-based document.
   iv) Link ONLY to USE CASE diagram in EA for RUP-based document.

We're also "borrowing" features found in Caliber that are not in RequistePro and incorporating those appropriate features into EAReqPro.

Like I said, I don't mean to jump the gun and we are in alpha stages only and hope to go into full beta in a couple of weeks.  I'll have pricing and availability at that time.

So... hope that helps somewhat...

Steve

[andyd]

Hi Guys,
This sounds interesting.  One of the interesting features of EA is the ability to store requirements in the model.  Will this feature work with EAReqPro in some way?

[Steve_Straley]

Hi,

You can continue to do that if you wish.   At GE, for example, they want the functional requirements outside the model which is one of the reasons they do the Rational Suite.

I'm looking at doing an import as well of requirements inside EA as Functional Requirement Items in EA-ReqPro.

I'm trying to put the final touches on the Docment Template Design before going into beta.

Thanks,

Steve

[lalit]

Steve,

Any ideas about the beta-release timeline. Thx. lalit

[lalit]

Steve,

Any ideas about the beta-release timeline. Thx. lalit  

[Steve_Straley]

Lait,

None at the moment and can't give a "release" date either.  We're pushing hard to just get to a baseline set of items that is a blend between Caliber and RequistePro.   I do hope to have some of the initial documentation available on our web site in the next couple of weeks.   That should give you an idea of what this looks like, the interface, the options... things like that.

Right now we are adding the "Import Functional Requirements" that are stored in EAP files.  And I'm working on the Document Template Builder option.   As soon as I get to a point where I think basic input->output features are in place, it will be in a SHORT and limited (user) beta.

I know that's being specific and am skirting the edge, but hope it helps somewhat.

Steve

[Wylee]

EAReqPro!?!

Please tell me that this is not a hoax!  For the last month I've been evaluating tools and so far EA has almost all the functionality that I'm looking for!  EAReqPro would be a dream come true.

When will more information be available?

Gus

[Steve_Straley]

Gus,

It is no hoax and EA-ReqPro is the first of 4 add-on tools to complete the entire process.  A couple of us at GE (yes, THAT GE) are helping with some of the pre-alpha stuff so I'm trying to get caught up on that.  We just added

• Import USE CASE and REQUIREMENT objects into the repository, or merely "use" existing EA items in RUP-based documents.
  
• Copy/Clone Folders/Items
  
• Link to External Files
  
• Link to Folders
  

and it seems to be working.   Next is to work on the Template Builder and then the Report Writer and we'll be in Beta.  I hope to have a "brochure" and product feature list up on our web site soon.  And if you've seen our web site, you will have some idea what the other add-on's will be.

Frankly, I share your views about EA and I'll add one more view: the "big boys" charge TOO MUCH for their "suite", do too little for small software firms, and in many cases... lag on their product enhancements.  IMO, it's about time that something is done about it.

So be patient my friend... I should have kept quiet if it weren't for the lead-off question to this thread.   I hope to have more details soon.

Thanks for listening...

Steve