View Requirement Traceability in Mindmap and Swimlane Views

Use the Traceability tab to explore how a parent requirement connects to downstream work items (child requirements, action items, test cases, and key decisions). Start from the Parent Requirements list, load a parent’s children, then open the interactive visualization. Switch between Swimlane View (lane-based flow) and Mindmap View (node-and-branch view). Expand relationships tree by clicking on the + sign.

How It Works

1. Open the Traceability workspace

   From the top navigation, click the Traceability tab to display the split view with Parent Requirements on the left and Child Requirements on the right.

   
2. Wait for the Parent Requirements list to load (if needed)

   If the parent list is still loading, wait until the spinner completes and the requirement rows appear.

   
3. Select a parent requirement

   In the Parent Requirements table, click a parent requirement ID to view its details.

   
4. Use the row actions to view child links

   Hover over the parent requirement row and click the “View child” icon to load linked child items for that parent.

   
5. Confirm child requirements are loaded for the selected parent

   Check the Child Requirements pane to verify it now lists at least one child item (with status/build columns).

   
6. Open the visualization in Swimlane View

   Open the traceability visualization to see the relationship flow across lanes (Action Items, Test Cases, Test Cycles, Execution, Defects, Key Decisions).

   
7. Pan/scan the swimlanes to review upstream and downstream items

   Move across the lanes to review what exists for each category and where connections lead.

   
8. Expand a node to reveal more linked work items

   Click the + control on a node (for example, an Action Item) to expand and display additional linked items under that node.

   
9. Switch to Mindmap View

   Click MINDMAP to change from swimlane-based layout to a branching mindmap centered around the parent requirement.

   
10. Expand branches in the mindmap to see deeper relationships

    Click on the ‘+’ symbol to view processes or additional key decisions.