Create Requirements [EA User Guide]

Create Requirements at Diagram Level

To create requirements at the diagram level, follow the steps below:

1.	Open the Custom pages on the Enterprise Architect UML Toolbox.

2.	Drag the Requirement element onto the current diagram.

3.	Enter the Name and other details for the requirement.

Enterprise Architect creates a requirement in the current diagram and in the current package.

Create Requirements at Package Level

To create a requirement at the package level, follow the steps below:

1.	Right-click on a package to open the context menu.

2.	Select the Insert \| New Element menu option. Alternatively, press [Ctrl]+[M].

3.	In the New Element dialog select the Requirement type.

4.	Enter the Name (or select Auto) and click on the OK button.

Enterprise Architect creates a requirement in the current package.

Tip: You can also move internal responsibilities of an element to external requirements - see Move Internal Requirements to External Requirement topic.