GoTo Navigation Links

 


We’re thrilled to announce a powerful new feature in the latest release of OpenRose: GoTo Navigation Links. This enhancement transforms how users interact with complex requirements repositories, offering precision, speed, and seamless connectivity.

What Is OpenRose?

OpenRose is a free and open-source requirements management tool designed to help teams organize, trace, and manage their project requirements with clarity and control. Whether you're a developer, analyst, architect, manager, stakeholder, sponsor, supplier, or business partner, OpenRose provides the structure and flexibility needed to handle even the most intricate requirement hierarchies.

What Are GoTo Navigation Links?

The new GoTo feature allows users to instantly navigate to any record in the repository using its globally unique ID. Instead of manually browsing through trees or filtering lists, users can jump directly to:

  • Project
  • Requirement Type
  • Requirement Item
  • Baseline
  • Baseline Requirement Type
  • Baseline Item
  • Orphan Requirement Item

Think of it as a GPS for your repository—pinpoint accuracy with zero detours.

Demo Recap: Charity Fundraising Project

To showcase GoTo in action, the demo used a sample project titled Charity Fundraising. Here's what was covered:

  • Tree View Exploration: The demo began by navigating the tree view of the Charity Fundraising project, highlighting a requirement type called Post Fundraising Activities and a sub-requirement Plan Video Content.
  • Baseline Navigation: The same structure was explored within the project’s baseline (version 1.0), showing how excluded items like Plan Video Content remain visible for reference.
  • Using GoTo Links: By entering record IDs into the GoTo interface, the demo illustrated how users can jump to each record type in either the details or tree view.
  • Orphaned Items: The demo also covered orphaned items—records without parent links—which default to the details view due to their standalone nature.

URL-Based Navigation

Beyond the UI, GoTo supports direct URL invocation. By appending a record ID to the GoTo endpoint, users can access any record instantly. This opens up powerful possibilities for:

  • Embedding links in documentation, emails, or chat
  • Creating soft links between related records
  • Enhancing traceability and collaboration

Performance & Scalability

The GoTo feature is engineered for speed and reliability. It uses server-side resolution and optimized database indexing to deliver near-instant access—even in repositories with thousands of records. Whether you're automating reports or integrating with external systems, GoTo ensures minimal latency and maximum productivity.

Why It Matters

GoTo isn’t just about navigation — it’s about connectivity. It empowers teams to communicate more effectively, trace dependencies with ease, and maintain a well-linked, expressive repository. From functional specs to system-level requirements, GoTo makes your data more meaningful and accessible.

We invite you to explore the new GoTo feature and see how it can streamline your workflow. Download OpenRose today and experience the future of requirements management.

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Let us know how you’re using GoTo in your projects — and don’t forget to share the news with your team and others!

Thank you for supporting OpenRose. We’re excited to see how you’ll use the GoTo feature to streamline your workflows and enhance your project management experience.

OpenRose, a free and open-source requirements management application / tool. For more information, visit 

https://github.com/openrose




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