What's new in Rhapsody Model Manager 7.1

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Learn more about what’s new and changed in the Rhapsody Model Manager 7.1 release.

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OSLC linking between two architecture elements
You can now create OSLC link between two architecture elements in the Architecture Management domain (AM-AM linking). The new link types are Allocates, Realizes, and Tracks. The AM-AM OSLC linking is supported for configuration aware projects (incoming links are discovered through use of LDX), or for nonconfiguration aware projects in which Rhapsody Model Manager's default OSLC context is used (incoming links are discovered through use of OSLC Query APIs).

The key improvements include:

  • Coexistence of SysML v1 and v2 by linking architecture elements between Rhapsody SE and Rhapsody Model Manager.
  • Cross-model linking between Rhapsody Model Manager instances.
  • Linking with other third-party tools, such as Model based system engineering and Product lifecycle management tools.
The AM-AM traceability reports can be generated by using Jazz® Reporting Service or Engineering Publishing or by using Rhapsody Model Manager's reportable REST APIs.
The AM-AM linking contributes to the following usecases:
  • Link Rhapsody® model elements across servers or project areas.
  • Link Rhapsody SysML/UML model elements with Rhapsody Systems Engineering SysML v2 model elements.
  • Link with other tools that implements OSLC-AM, such as PLM Bill of Materials (BOM).
Simplified Linking

Create links between Rhapsody Model Manager browser windows by using copy and paste or drag , streamlining the linking process and improving efficiency.

Image displaying Rhapsody Model Manager web-UI link menu and Links section, displayimg a mix of new AM-AM links and requirement links:

Link menu and link section

User Productivity

Model element icons in Rhapsody Model Manager

Rhapsody Model Manager now displays accurate icons for model elements based on their type, providing better consistency with the Rhapsody client. Previously, a generic file icon was used for model elements across various Rhapsody Model Manager web-UI pages, which was often misleading.

With this update, Rhapsody Model Manager assigns appropriate icons that reflect the specific type of model element. For elements from system profiles or Rhapsody native UML types, their respective icons are displayed. These updated icons can be seen in the following locations:

  • Explorer view
  • Model element properties page
  • Breadcrumbs
  • OSLC link labels and compact rendering
  • Quick search results

This enhancement improves clarity and usability when you are navigating and interacting with model elements in Rhapsody Model Manager.

The image displaying the Explorer view that used file icon for every model element:

The Explorer view that used file icon for every model element

Sidebar explorer with capability of navigating tree hierarchy

You can switch the explorer view in Rhapsody Model Manager. Previously, on selecting a model element in the Explorer to view its property, the property opened in a new window. To go back to the explorer to check another model element, you had to manually return to the Explorer through the breadcrumb menu.

With the side bar explorer, you can now view properties of model elements in a side pane without leaving the current window. You can switch to the explorer view by clicking the explorer view icon in the side bar window. To switch back to the side bar view, click the side bar view icon in the Explorer window. The side bar view is the default mode in Rhapsody Model Manager.

The key improvements include:

  • Navigation of Rhapsody models in a web browser with the RMM sidebar explorer.
  • Dedicated tabs for links, diagrams, tables, and matrices, making information more accessible and reducing page clutter by minimizing scrolling.

Image displaying the element’s properties in the sidebar explorer:

Image displaying the diagram view in the sidebar explorer:

table view in the sidebar explorer

Rhapsody DiffMerge is available as a selectable external compare tool in the EWM Eclipse client.
Rhapsody DiffMerge is now available as a pre-configured external compare tool in the Engineering Workflow Management Eclipse client. You no longer need to add Rhapsody DiffMerge as an external compare tool by selecting the Custom option and completing the required fields, such as path and compare arguments for 2-way or 3-way comparisons. Instead, you can select the Rhapsody DiffMerge option from the External Compare tool to Use list, streamlining the comparison process.
Image displaying Rhapsody DiffMerge as a selectable external compare tool:

Rhapsody DiffMerge as a selectable external compare tool

Governance

The link validity changes in Rhapsody Model Manager now require role-based permission
In Rhapsody Model Manager, you need role-based permission to change link validity such as setting a link as valid, invalid, or suspect. Previously, users could view and modify the validity status of OSLC links (valid, invalid, or suspect) without specific permissions.

With this update, only users with designated role-based permissions can change link validity. These permissions can be configured at the Project Area or Team Area level. Since model elements and Rhapsody files reside in an SCM component, the SCM component owner is responsible for determining which Project or Team Area should have the new link validity permissions. For more information, see Viewing and modifying link validity status

Configuration and visibility

Stream names are displayed on component nodes when working in a global configuration aware context.

Component skew indication in Rhapsody Model Manager Explorer page
The Rhapsody Model Manager Explorer page now includes an indication of component skew. Component skew occurs when a global configuration hierarchy contains multiple configurations of the same component, potentially resulting in different versions of the same model element within the hierarchy. This can lead to unexpected content on the Properties page of the model element or a confusing set of OSLC links.

With this update, the Explorer web UI now alerts users when an SCM component exists in multiple local configurations of the selected global configuration hierarchy. Also, hovering over the component node reveals a tooltip that explains the issues that are associated with component skew and lists the individual configurations that contain the SCM component.

Image displaying the new component skew label decorator and tooltip hover for components:

the new component skew component label decorator and tooltip hover

Increased component display limit in Rhapsody Model Manager for larger configurations

The component display limit in Rhapsody Model Manager has been increased to better support larger configurations. Hence, you can now view more components simultaneously, improving the overall usability and efficiency when working with extensive configurations.

Image displaying the advanced server property for customizing the maximum number of default components:

the advanced server property for customizing the maximum number of default components

Image displaying the component list:

component list

Fixed header row in tables and matrices

In the Rhapsody Model Manager web UI, the header row of tables and matrices now remains fixed and visible while scrolling. This enhancement ensures that column labels stay in view as you navigate through large datasets, eliminating the need to remember headers or scroll back to the top of the table to understand the data.

Image displaying the fixed table and matrix header in Rhapsody Model Manager:

Fixed table and matrix header

What's new in other IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management applications

For information about new features and functionality in other Engineering Lifecycle Management application, see the following topics: