Smartfacts Platform (03/25)

Overview of the Smartfacts product architecture

Smartfacts is a versatile platform employed in the following scenarios:

1. Viewer for Models and Textual Requirements:

   • Supports multiple modeling and requirements management tools such asCameo, Enterprise Architect, PREEvision, Simulink, DOORS, DOORS Next, Codebeamer, Octane, Jama Connect, Jira and others

   • Provides advanced use cases, such as structured reviews and commenting

   • Supports to document model based content in Smartfacts pages

2. Cross Tool Traceability Management Platform:

   • Facilitates traceability across tools to improve data consistency and analysis leveraging the OSLC standard.

3. Cross Domain Configuration Management Platform:

   • Provides centralized management of configurations across domains, forming the foundation for traceability and analytical insights.

Smartfacts Modular Structure

The Smartfacts platform is organized into three primary modules:

1. Smartfacts Cross Domain Configuration Management

• Purpose: Manages domain-spanning configurations essential for traceability and analysis.

• Standalone Capability: Can operate independently for configuration management needs.

2. Smartfacts Platform with Plugins

• Core Features:

  • Enables publishing of models from tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, Matlab Simulink, and Innovator.

  • Allows "read-only" usage of published models.

• Review Module:

  • Facilitates structured reviews of model content.

• Plugins:

  • Extends traceability functionalities within modeling tools.

3. OSLC Connectors

• Functionality: Implements the OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration) standard to establish traceability between tools.

• Supported Tools:

  • Codebeamer (RM, QM)

  • Confluence

  • DOORS Classic (RM)

  • Jama Connect (RM)

  • JIRA (CCM)

  • Octane (QM)

  • PREEvision (RM, AM)

  • Teamcenter (PLM)

• OSLC Domains: AM: Architecture Management, CCM: Change & Configuration Management. QM: Quality Management

  • PLM: Product Lifecycle Management

  • RM: Requirements Management

Related Topics

• Getting Started with Smartfacts

• Using the Review Module

• Understanding OSLC Standards

• Smartfacts Plugin Management