Format Manager

Introduction

The Format Manager Widget for DOORS Next from IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager (ELM), is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance artifact styling management. This widget empowers users to manage all style formats to default for selected artifacts within an open module, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort.

Problem Statement

Challenges in Managing Artifact Styling Consistency

In managing artifacts within DOORS Next, users often encounter the challenge of inconsistent styling across modules. This inconsistency may arise due to manual formatting errors or inherited discrepancies from collaborative work. Rectifying these issues can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when dealing with multiple artifacts. Additionally, the lack of selective control over format management makes it difficult for users to preserve certain styles while resetting others, further complicating the process and impacting productivity.

Solution

Streamlining Artifact Styling Management with the Format Manager Widget

The Format Manager Widget addresses the challenge of artifact styling inconsistencies by enabling users to reset all or selected artifact styles to default quickly and efficiently.

Key Features

Effortless Style Reset: Quickly reset all style formats to default for selected artifacts within an open module, ensuring uniformity across all content.
Selective Style Management: Customize and selectively reset specific style formats while preserving others, giving users the flexibility to meet project requirements.
Intuitive Interface: Designed to be user-friendly, enabling users to manage formatting tasks with ease and minimal learning curve.
Consistent Formatting: Ensures consistent artifact styling across modules, improving document quality and readability.

Benefits

Time Efficiency: Automates manual formatting tasks, allowing users to focus on more important project activities and improving overall productivity.
Increased Control: Provides greater flexibility and control over formatting, enabling users to adjust styles based on specific project needs.
Reduced Errors: Minimizes the risk of inconsistent formatting, reducing the likelihood of errors and enhancing the quality of deliverables.
Improved Collaboration: Ensures that all team members work with uniform artifact styles, improving communication and collaboration within teams.

Format Manager Widget GUI and Usage Guide

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