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Generate a traceability report

Procedure

  1. In the structure pane, select one or more objects for which you want to generate the report.

  2. Choose Tools→Trace Link→Traceability Report→Defining or choose Tools→Trace Link→Traceability Report→Complying.Choose either the Defining or Complying option depending on whether you want a report of the objects that define, or the objects that comply, with the selected objects in the structure.The Traceability Report window appears. Note

The direct trace link symbol indicates that the trace link relates to the selected object itself. For more information about direct trace links, see Systems Engineering ─ Deployment and Rich Client Usage.

The indirect trace link symbol indicates that the trace link relates to the revision or item that is associated with the selected object. For more information about indirect trace links, see Systems Engineering ─ Deployment and Rich Client Usage.

Results

Tip

To generate a traceability report showing both the defining and complying objects associated with the selected object, click the Generate a Traceability report button in the toolbar.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.plm00043/xid376031 · retrieved 2026-07-11