ReqIF Export and Import Across Multiple DOORS Next Components in a Global Configuration linked to ENGR-MDN-590 idea

Context: In many DOORS Next deployments, the decomposition model follows a one module = one component approach to enable baselining at module level. As a result, a single document or specification may be distributed across multiple components and streams within a Global Configuration.

Problem: ReqIF exchanges are difficult when the content to export is spread across several DOORS Next components within the same Global Configuration. Today, users need a way to export multiple modules from different components while preserving their context and traceability links. Importing the ReqIF back also requires proper mapping between components, modules, and links.

Impact: ReqIF exchanges become complex and error-prone. Traceability between modules may be lost or difficult to restore, increasing the effort for supplier/customer exchanges, reviews, and round-trip collaboration.

Goal of the Idea: Enable ReqIF export and import at the Global Configuration level, covering multiple modules located in different DOORS Next components.

Why is it Useful?

• Simplifies ReqIF exchanges across component-based architectures.
• Preserves links and traceability between modules.
• Supports module-level baselining strategies.
• Reduces manual mapping and data consistency risks.

How Should it Work?: Provide a GC-based ReqIF export/import capability allowing users to select modules from multiple components within a Global Configuration, export them together, and re-import them with mapping support for components, modules, and traceability links.