Polarion Extension

RefSense

Never Lose Track of a Reference Again.

Manage cross-project references effortlessly within Polarion. Whether you are linking requirements, tracking dependencies, or maintaining traceability -- RefSense keeps everything connected.

RefSense screenshot showing cross-project reference management in Polarion

What You Get

Everything your team needs to manage references across projects -- without the complexity.

Cross-Project Visibility

See and manage references that span multiple Polarion projects from a single, unified view. No more hunting through different project spaces to find linked items.

Works Where You Work

Available as both a dashboard widget and a work item form extension. Access references from your project overview or right alongside the work item you are editing.

Effortless Setup

Flexible configuration adapts to your project structure and naming conventions. Set it up once, and your team is ready to go.

Seamless Polarion Integration

Looks and feels like a native part of Polarion. No disruptive pop-ups, no separate windows -- just a smooth extension of your existing workflow.

Stay Compliant

Maintain complete reference traceability for audits and compliance. Every reference relationship is tracked and documented automatically.

Scale Across Teams

Works consistently whether you have one project or dozens. RefSense grows with your organization without added complexity.

Built for Traceability

RefSense is designed for teams that need to maintain clear, auditable connections across complex project landscapes.

Requirements Traceability

Link requirements across projects and lifecycle stages. Ensure nothing falls through the cracks when requirements evolve or get allocated to different teams.

Regulatory Compliance

Demonstrate traceability relationships for ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, and other safety standards. References are documented and auditable.

Multi-Project Coordination

When your product spans multiple Polarion projects, RefSense keeps the connections visible and manageable for everyone involved.

Deployment Options

Two ways to access RefSense, each suited to a different part of your workflow.

Dashboard Widget

Add to any Polarion page for a bird's-eye view of cross-project references. Perfect for project managers and team leads who need the big picture.

Project Overview

Work Item Extension

Embedded directly in work item forms so engineers see relevant references in context, right where they are doing their work.

In-Context Access

Ready to simplify your reference management?

See how RefSense helps teams maintain traceability across complex, multi-project environments.