Guiding Widget

Introduction

The Guiding Widget for IBM DOORS Next is a specialized context-awareness tool designed to provide users with relevant guidance based on their current working environment. This widget delivers real-time, contextual information that helps users understand what they're looking at and what actions may be appropriate.

Problem Statement

Challenge in Navigating Complex Requirements Management Environments

In requirements management systems, users often face challenges such as:

Difficulty understanding the implications of different artifact types, formats, and states
Uncertainty about what actions are appropriate in specific contexts
Time wasted searching for procedural guidance relevant to their current task
Inconsistent application of best practices across teams

Solution

Guiding Widget for Contextual Guidance at Your Fingertips

The Guiding Widget dynamically analyzes multiple aspects of the user's current environment and delivers tailored guidance. When users request information, the widget immediately evaluates their context and provides specific guidance relevant to their situation.

Key Features

Context-Sensitive Guidance: Delivers information specific to the user's current working environment.
On-Demand Information: Provides guidance when requested and clears automatically when context changes.
Customizable Rules: Administrators can easily define organization specific guidance content through Excel files without coding.
Comprehensive Context Awareness: Evaluates multiple factors to deliver precisely targeted information.
Lightweight Interface: Simple, unobtrusive design that focuses on delivering clear guidance.

Benefits

Reduces Confusion: Helps users understand what they're looking at and what to do next.
Promotes Consistency: Ensures all team members receive the same guidance in identical contexts.
Saves Time for DNG Users: Eliminates the need to search for information about proper procedures or next steps.
Simplifies Administration and Support: Easy updates through familiar Excel files with no programming required.
Improves Quality of RM Practices: Helps users follow best practices appropriate to their specific context.

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