Deleting a trace

Warning: Deleted traces cannot be restored. Unless you are sure you want to delete the trace, consider marking the trace with the suspect flag instead of deleting the trace.

Deleting a trace removes the relationship between two artifacts. After a trace is deleted, the trace no longer appears on the Relationships tab in the utility panel.

Tip: If you suspect that a trace is inaccurate or invalid, you may wish to mark it with the suspect flag instead of deleting the trace. Read more about Adding and removing the trace suspect flag.

To delete a trace, perform the following steps:

1. Open the Relationships tab in the utility panel.

   1. Click the Relationships tab .

      You can also point to the tab icon to view the name of the tab.

2. Right-click the trace that you want to delete.

   The context menu appears.

3. Click Delete and then choose the direction you want.

   The confirmation dialog appears.

4. Confirm the deletion.

   Warning: Deleted traces cannot be restored. Unless you are sure you want to delete the trace, consider marking the trace with the suspect flag instead of deleting the trace.

Learn More

Adding traces from the utility panel browse tab

Adding and removing the trace suspect flag

Adding an inline trace

Traceability and relationships

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