Version Information
GeneralIn this section, we document the continuous development of the Engineering Toolbox Requirements Manager (ETRM). Here you will find information about new features, optimizations, and bug fixes.
[1.9.1]
Date: 2026-09-27
Bug Fix:
- Compact view restored: When the requirements list was rebuilt as a document view, the earlier toggle between compact and expanded display was accidentally lost. The new "Compact" button next to "Deleted" now reduces the list back to title, badges, and icons, making it easy to get a quick overview when there are many requirements.
[1.9.0]
Date: 2026-09-27
New Feature:
- ReqIF import: Projects can now also be imported from IBM DOORS Next Generation, Polarion, Jama, Codebeamer, and others – via the open ReqIF exchange standard, as an alternative to the existing JSON import.
Bug Fixes:
- Cross-references between help pages (e.g. from the template video tutorial to the import help page) were not rendered as clickable links due to an internal bug. This is now fixed.
- Some new UI elements (including the note badge and the image/tag buttons) were incorrectly displayed in English on the German site. This is now fixed.
Known Limitation:
- Only the first specification in a ReqIF file is processed; ReqIF export from ETRM, custom attributes, and embedded images are not supported. See the ReqIF import help page for details.
[1.8.0]
Date: 2026-09-27
New Feature:
- Note blocks: Requirements can now be created as a "Note" – a free-form text block without a # number, e.g. for explanatory context between requirements.
- Images on requirements: Any number of images can now be attached to a requirement (or note) directly in the requirements list.
Improvements:
- Import/Export: The JSON format now optionally supports the
artifact_typefield to import or export note blocks. Existing JSON files continue to work unchanged. - Project copy: Images attached to requirements are now included when copying a project.
Known Limitation:
- Images are currently not transferred via the JSON import/export interface and must be uploaded directly in the requirements list after an import.
[1.7.0]
Date: 2026-09-27
New Feature:
- Document view for requirements: The requirements list now displays requirements as a continuous document instead of a table. Title, description, tags, and comments can be edited directly on the entry – changes are saved automatically, without opening a separate edit window.
- Version history directly in the list: Clicking the clock icon expands a requirement's version history directly in the list, with no page change required.
- Drag & drop requirements: Requirements can now be reordered or reassigned to a different chapter by dragging them directly in the list.
Improvements:
- Mobile menu: Menu items in the collapsed mobile menu are now consistently centered.
- Comment panel: After sending a comment, the comment panel now stays open so the new comment is immediately visible.
[1.6.4]
Date: 2026-03-31
New Feature:
- Filter in Network Editor: Requirements in the network editor can now be toggled on and off individually to improve clarity and focus for the user.
- Group filter in the project list: You can now select specific groups in the project list to display only their associated projects.
[1.6.3]
Date: 2026-03-30
New Feature:
- Parent-Child Search: When entering a requirement ID preceded by a hashtag (e.g., "#25") into the search mask, the requirement list now displays the specific requirement along with all its associated child elements.
[1.6.2]
Date: 2026-03-25
New Features:
- Row Count in Requirement List: You can now choose to display 10, 20, or 30 rows per page in the requirement list.
- Full Structure in Requirement List: A new toggle below the list allows you to switch between viewing only active branches (with requirements) or the entire project structure.
- Add Requirements Directly within Structure: Structure elements in the requirement list now feature buttons to add new requirements directly to that specific level.
- Archive Pagination: The project archive view now includes pagination, displaying 10 projects per page.
Improvements:
- Snapshot Print View: The layout of the snapshot print view has been improved (fixed overlapping elements).
- Last Modified Date for Requirements: Snapshots now display the date of the last modification instead of the initial creation date for each requirement.
[1.6.1]
Date: 2026-03-21
New Features:
- Requirement Detail View: A detail view can now be opened for every requirement. The URLs for these individual views are designed to be shareable, meaning users with access permissions for the project can jump directly to a specific requirement.
[1.6.0]
Date: 2026-03-18
New Features:
- Network Editor: Introduction of an interactive graph view for visualizing and editing requirement relationships.
- Traceability: Support for parent-child relationships according to ISO 29148. These are represented by new status icons and color coding in both the requirement list and the network view.
- AI Integration: Expansion of the import interface (JSON) to support complex project structures, tags, and hierarchical relationships, optimized for collaboration with AI agents.
[1.5.1]
Date: 2026-03-14
Improvements:
- Snapshots: Snapshots now only display comments added after the previous snapshot. This ensures that each snapshot contains only relevant new comments for each requirement, excluding older entries.
[1.5.0]
Date: 2026-03-12
New Features:
- Subscriptions: Users can now purchase subscriptions to use the ETRM without any advertisements.
[1.4.5]
Date: 2026-03-11
New Feature:
- Activity Feed: Users now get an overview on their homepage of changes in all projects they have access to. Additionally, a 3-month retrospective shows which projects have been archived and which projects have been deleted.
[1.4.4]
Date: 2026-03-09
Bugfix:
- Structure editor: The structure editor showed unwanted behaviour in lists with more than 9 elements. This has been fixed.
[1.4.3]
Date: 2026-03-07
New Feature:
- Team Update: Users with edit permissions now have the ability to inform their team about the latest changes in the project with a single click. A preview window allows you to include an additional message and select specific recipients from the group.
[1.4.2]
Date: 2026-03-02
New Feature:
- Snapshot Notes and Push Notifications: When creating a snapshot, you can now add a custom note. Additionally, you can select which group members should receive an email notification about the update.
[1.4.1]
Date: 2026-02-28
New Feature:
- Google Login: Users with a Google account can now register or log in more easily.
[1.4.0]
Date: 2026-02-27
New Features:
- Change Visualization: Requirements with content changes since the last snapshot are now marked with an indicator and a change counter.
- New Comment Indicators: If comments have been added since the last snapshot, they are now highlighted in the requirement list.
- Landing Page: A visually appealing landing page has been introduced, featuring a detailed overview of the Engineering Toolbox Requirements Manager.
Refinements:
- Improved Pagination: Pagination is now fully reactive to active filters and updates dynamically.
[1.3.1]
Date: 2026-02-26
New Feature:
- New language Spanish: The Engineering Toolbox Requirements Manager is now available in Spanish language.
[1.3.0]
Date: 2026-02-24
New feature:
- Group invitations: Group admins can now send invitation links. The receipients will get a specific link for sign up and will be assigned to the group automatically. The member management sections shows a list of open invitations.
[1.2.3]
Date: 2026-02-23
New features:
- Rename projects: Projects can now be renamed.
- Rename groups: Groups can now be renamed.
- Project description: Projects can now have a general description. The description is also part of the audit trail/history tracking.
Improvements:
- More translations: Added more English translations.
[1.2.2]
Date: 2026-02-18
New feature:
- Expanded view: The requirements list can now be toggled between compact and expanded view. The expanded view shows the full content of the requirements description.
[1.2.1]
Date: 2026-02-17
New feature:
- Tags: Tags can now be deleted.
[1.2.0]
Date: 2026-02-15
New Features:
- Structure Elements: Requirements can now be organized using structure elements. This supports hierarchical grouping. Filtering requirements by this structure is also available.
- Restoration: Archived projects can now be restored.
- Delete Function: Archived projects can now be permanently deleted.
Adjustments:
- Archiving Confirmation: A safety prompt now appears when archiving a project.
- Expanded Translations: English translations have been extended.
- Sample Project Updates: The sample projects for "Welding Fixture" and "Robotic Welding Cell" have been updated to reflect the newly available structuring features.
[1.1.3]
Date: 2026-02-11
New feature:
- Project templates: User can now create new projects using pre-defined templates. As first templates, requirements lists for a Welding Fixture and a Robotic Welding Cell (Automotive) are provided.
Improvements:
- Enhanced translations: Some more texts have been translated to English.
[1.1.2]
Date: 2026-02-09
New feature:
- Feedback: Logged in user can now send feedback using a form.
[1.1.1]
Date: 2026-02-08
New features:
- Account management: User can delete their profile now.
- Added some translation strings for EN
[1.1.0]
Date: 2026-02-07
New Features:
- Multilingual Interface: Users can now choose whether they want to use ETRM in English or German.
- Mobile Layout Adjustments: Improved display and usability on mobile devices.
[1.0.0] - Kickoff
Date: 2026-02-06
This is the initial release of ETRM. The platform offers all the basic functions for modern, collaborative requirements engineering.
Key Features:
- Central Project Management: Creating, copying, and archiving projects.
- Structured Requirements Management: Capturing requirements with an audit trail (change history).
- Group-based Permission System: Flexible collaboration through roles such as ADMIN, EDIT, COMMENT, and READ.
- Tagging System: Individual categorization and color-coding of requirements, including a filter function.
- Collaboration Tools: Comment function with timestamps for direct coordination on the requirement.
- Snapshot Reporting: Creation of audit-proof project states (reports) including archiving.
- Import/Export: Interface for data exchange via JSON.
Note: We recommend taking a look at this list after every major update to familiarize yourself with new functions and possible changes to the workflow.