Version Information
Getting startedIn 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.
[2.0.17]
Date: 2026-11
- REST API: read tags, add them to and remove them from artifacts, filter artifacts by tag and add a tag to several artifacts at once.
- Group admins can delete unused tags, in the project properties (new Tags tab with colour and count) and via the REST API. Baselines and history keep the names, earlier states remain unchanged.
- Table view: the bulk action Add tag reports how many artifacts received the tag and how many already had it.
[2.0.16]
Date: 2026-11
- REST API: insert existing artifacts into modules, move them within a module and remove them from a module, with protection against concurrent changes.
[2.0.15]
Date: 2026-11
- Reorder modules in the project overview by drag and drop (or Alt+arrow keys); the overview now shows the modules in this order.
[2.0.14]
Date: 2026-11
- Archived projects are read-only and marked by a banner; viewing, exporting and copying remain possible.
- Word export with project, author and time of creation.
[2.0.13]
Date: 2026-10
- No more third-party analytics or tracking services; security improved.
[2.0.12]
Date: 2026-10
- Security and stability improved.
[2.0.11]
Date: 2026-10
- Security and stability improved.
[2.0.10]
Date: 2026-10
- You can download your own account data on the account page; when an account is deleted, all associated data is removed and running subscriptions are cancelled.
[2.0.9]
Date: 2026-10
- Security-relevant events are logged; your recent sign-ins are shown on the account page.
[2.0.8]
Date: 2026-10
- Notifications in the bell now lead directly to the relevant page, e.g. the change request with its status.
[2.0.7]
Date: 2026-10
- Sign-in with a second factor (authenticator app) is now available.
[2.0.6]
Date: 2026-10
- New help page Security: Development follows the security standard OWASP ASVS (Application Security Verification Standard); the target is Level 2. There is no certification.
[2.0.5]
Date: 2026-10
- The change history of an artifact now also shows images, tags and module membership.
[2.0.4]
Date: 2026-10
- Security improved.
[2.0.3]
Date: 2026-10
- Sign-in and data interface additionally secured, password reset email revised.
[2.0.2]
Date: 2026-10
- The REST API is now available as a separate ETRM API add-on to a Single or Team subscription. It applies to your own account; the status logo then additionally shows “API”.
[2.0.1]
Date: 2026-10
- The REST API is now part of the Single and Team subscriptions (also for members of a group with a Team subscription). Existing keys are kept.
- The demo project and the project profiles are available in German, English and Spanish; they are created in the language of the user interface.
- Home page, signup and help images fully available in English and Spanish.
[2.0.0]
Date: 2026-10 (switch to the new platform)
Version 2 is a redevelopment of ETRM into a complete requirements engineering tool, based on the working methods of large systems such as IBM DOORS Next.
New features
- Configurable data model: artifact types, attributes (eight kinds, required fields, defaults, enumerations with colours) and link types per project. Profile based on ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 as a template (Project properties).
- Modules: several documents per project with chapters, calculated numbering, editing in the text, drag and drop and reuse of an artifact in several modules (Modules and document view).
- Table view with column selection, filters per attribute, saved views and bulk changes.
- Traceability: typed links, suspect links after changes, traceability matrix, coverage and impact analysis (Traceability).
- Baselines as immutable states with comparison, approval and Word output; history per artifact with reset.
- Reviews with a decision per artifact, change requests with an impact list, @mentions and notifications.
- Data exchange: ReqIF import with reconciliation of repeated deliveries, ReqIF, Excel, CSV and Word export, Excel import with dry run, complete JSON backup, REST API.
- Quality: wording check, EARS sentence templates, glossary with term highlighting, metrics.
- Sample project battery management system as a consistent example; the help is newly structured along the requirements engineering process.
Discontinued
- The six requirements specification templates, the structure and network editors, snapshots and team updates. They are replaced by modules, traceability, baselines and notifications.
- The previous JSON import format for AI tools. It is replaced by the complete JSON backup, the Excel import and the REST API.
Known limitations
- No streams, change sets or branches. Parallel states are controlled via baselines and change requests.
- Texts are restricted rich text (character formats, lists, tables, links); images are attached to artifacts. There are no diagram or sketch editors.
- ReqIF: requirements placed below other requirements without a heading are imported as a flat list; the mapping log points this out.
[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.