Template Question in RTF Generator

[Fatc0ntr0ller]

I am attempting to present the relationships of an element in my template.  I am aware of the connector-source/target-element property in the RTF generator and it limits me to listing all the connectors, both the source and target...leaving me with either a source or target name being duplicated depending on which one refs the element (eg use case) i am reporting against.

I would like to list in my report the same contents in the element column that is displayed in the Link tab (properties view of an element eg.use case)...is this possible?

Cheers.

[Fatc0ntr0ller]

I'm surprised at the lack of response to something that i figured wasnt a difficult question...you either can or cant do this.  I'm assuming that the question must be either worded pooorly or difficult to be understood??? is this the case, some sort of response would be appreciated.
Cheers.

[alesliehughes]

If you generate a report using the "(basic template)", and have a look at the "Connector" section, I believe this is close to what you are asking.

If so, make a copy of the basic template, and then modified it suit your needs.

Alistair

[Fatc0ntr0ller]

Thankyou for your reply Alistair.  I have looked at the basic template and am still stuck.

if i am reporting on a usecase "UC1-View Customer" and it realises (relationship) a requirement "REQ1 - System supports the ability to view clients".  Assuming that the source relationship was the requirement, the connectors section will display source-"REQ1..." : target- "UC1-...".

The need to repeat the UC portion of the relationship is redundant for my report as the report is for UC1-View Customer.  

My initial solution was to only display the source connector, therefore solving this issue....but when the relationship for other entities with the use case happen to be in reverse to the above...it is duplcated and therefore incorrect.
so....<will take breath here>  

EA displays all relationships the usecase has irrespective of source or target this is support when you view the properties of the use case UC1-View Customer and select the Link tab.....  Because EA can do it...can that same information be supported in the RTF Generator.
Cheers.

[brankin]

I agree that it would be good to have this functionality. The current method is wasteful by having the element in question reprinting itself on each line.

I started to look at the automation interface examples, and found something that looked better in http://sparxsystems.com/bin/FormalRequirements.pdf on page 7. I'll have to follow up to see if this will solve the problem.