• Simple and fast import of standards documents into software systems that enable ReqIF import — including full text, figures, tables, formulae and metadata.
• The use of standards documents and granular requirements objects within requirements management systems and projects implemented there.
• Automated, rule-based enrichment of requirement objects for faster identification and classification.
• Filtering and sorting of requirement objects based on bibliographic and object-related metadata.

The converter enables the automated retrieval of standards documents as ReqIF versions with suitable metadata from our standards management solution Nautos (to download). This facilitates the integration of the content of standards into requirements management systems.

Standards documents from the DIN, DIN EN and DIN EN ISO regulations can currently be converted, provided they are already available in XML structure in Nautos. In the case of newly published standards, there may be a time lag between publication of the PDF and provision of the XML-structured standard.

One prerequisite is that the full-text document you have purchased is available as an XML document in Nautos and that you have the right to reproduce it using a network licence for the DIN collection. For more details see Network licences for standards.

Nautos provides the ReqIF format in a generic variant that enables high compatibility with most target systems. In addition, the output format can be configured via the Nautos interface to ensure optimized compatibility with the following systems.
•    IBM Doors Classic
•    PTC Windchill RV&S
•    Siemens Polarion

The prerequisite for using the ReqIF converter is the purchase of the Nautos standards management and the appropriate licence for the module, depending on the number of employees in the company. There are different price categories — we would be happy to provide consultations on this.
 

Yes, there is a comprehensive download set with sample data and technical descriptions available for potential customers to try before purchasing the module. This set makes it possible to try the ReqIF format in various target systems. Can be found on this page, above the FAQ.
 

Implementation is not required. As soon as the module is activated in the standards management Nautos, the function is available for the Admin role. Help texts and explanatory videos on using the ReqIF converter are provided in the Nautos Help section.
 

Videos and help texts to support you are available in the Nautos Help section. For specific questions, the Sales Standards Management team can be contacted by email at  normenmanagement@beuth.de or by telephone on +49 30 58885700-50.

Yes, it is possible to convert several documents at the same time. Currently, documents still have to be selected individually in order to start conversions. A function for selecting multiple documents and starting the conversion at the same time is currently being implemented and is planned for the upcoming Nautos summer release 2024-R2.
 

Updates and new features of the module are announced in the free Standards Management Dialogue webinar and published in the respective Nautos release notes. The release notes contain detailed information on new functions, improvements and fixed bugs.

In the case of newly published standards, there may be a delay between publication of the PDF and provision of the XML-structured standard. As a rule, the standard is made available no later than 6 weeks after publication.
 

Users are responsible for validating the conversion results, particularly with regard to their use within their own systems and processes. This includes checking the classification and presentation of content.

The ReqIF converter module provides an automatic pre-classification for the modalities of the requirement objects, which can only analyse text-based content and determine the level of obligation based on the modal auxiliary verbs. If the sentence structure in natural language is too complex or ambiguous, sentence recognition or pre-classification might not be correct. The user must then rework this. Graphics and unspecific design features cannot be analysed.
For these reasons, users are responsible for validating the conversion result with regard to its use in their own systems and processes.

Conversion is currently carried out according to a standardized procedure. For specific requirements, however, the support team can advise on a case by case basis in order to find solutions.
 

ReqIF is an XML format intended exclusively for use in requirements management systems (and similar software systems that offer ReqIF import). Please contact us if you are interested in obtaining generic XML data.