TBmanager Integration Packages (TIP)

TBmanager Interface Packages (TIPs) – what they do, and why they are necessary

TBmanager^® is a component of the LDRA tool suite^®. It provides a task-based interface and bidirectional information exchange between third party tools, and the validation and verification components of the LDRA tool suite. The software package providing the interface to those third-party tools is known as a TBmanager Interface Package – or TIP.

• What is a TBmanager Interface Package (TIP)? 
• What TIPs are currently available?
• What if my TIP package isn’t listed? 
• Additional information 

What is a TBmanager Interface Package (TIP)?

A TIP provides for the integration of TBmanager with the requirements tool of choice, including the bidirectional exchange of information between them. A single TIP license covers all users on specified designated networks at the licensee’s designated locations. It includes remote support (e-mail, phone, and web-based).

What TIPs are currently available?

Available TIPs include the following:

• Atlassian Jira
• Comma separated values (csv)
• IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS

• IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Gen
• Intland Software codeBeamer & codeBeamerX

• Jama Connect
• Kovair ALM
• Microsoft Excel (xlsx)
• Microsoft Word (docx)
• Portable Document Format (pdf)
• PTC Windchill Requirements and Validation Solution
• Requirements Interface Format (ReqIF)
• Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS
• SILKROAD ALM
• Systemite SystemWeaver

What if my TIP isn’t listed?

LDRA has a policy of continuous improvement. If you have a requirement for a TIP that is not listed, please contact us and we will be pleased to help. 

Additional information

Data sheet: Collaborative, requirements-based development and verification with TBmanager
YouTube: Automated requirements traceability in practice