How do I create, edit, and view Rally dependencies in Stormboard?

Upgrade existing line connectors to create new dependencies in Rally.

Creating line connectors between sticky notes in Stormboard can help you visualize the dependencies between Rally work items. These dependencies can then be synced with Rally by upgrading line connectors in Stormboard. 

Create a Rally Dependency from Stormboard:

Step 1 - Create Two Rally Work Item Sticky Notes

• Option 1 - Convert a Stormboard Sticky Note to a Rally Work Item Sticky Note.
• Option 2 - Click and drag a work item from a Rally Backlog section.

Step 2 - Connect the Rally Work Item Sticky Notes with a Line Connector

1. Click on a sticky note to reveal the line connector arrows on its sides.
   
2. Click and drag one of these line connector arrows to another Rally work item sticky note (this will 'pull' the line connector from one note to the other).

Step 3 - Edit the Line Connector to Create the Dependency

1. Click the circle icon in the middle of the line connector.
   
   
2. In the menu that appears, click Create Dependency in Rally.
   
   
3. In the next menu that appears, select the dependency type from the drop-down in the middle. 
   
   
   
   
   1. To change the direction of the dependency, click the arrows icon to the right of the drop-down.
4. Click Create.

The line connector’s style will update to show its new integration with the dependency you created. You will also notice the Rally icon in the line connector’s label. 

Edit the Color of an Integrated Line Connector:

1. Click the dependency label in the middle of the line connector.
   
2. In the menu that appears, click Color to reveal your color options. 
3. Click one of the color options. 
   
   
   

View a Work Item's List of Dependencies:

1. Double-click an integrated Sticky Note to reveal the Rally panel on the right-side of your Storm. 
2. Look for the dependencies section in this panel. 
   
   
3. Click an item’s key in the list of dependencies to refresh the Rally panel and show that item's details. 

Delete a Rally Dependency:

1. Click the dependency label in the middle of the line connector.
   
2. Then select either of the following options:
   1. Delete Dependency in Rally: removes the line connector and also delete the dependency in Rally.
   2. Remove Connector: removes the line connector and optionally deletes the dependency in Rally. 
      1. In the pop-up that appears, confirm whether you would like to delete the dependency in Rally. 

Also See:

• Connecting Rally to Stormboard
• Adding a Rally Backlog to Stormboard
• How do I convert a Stormboard sticky note to a Rally Work Item sticky note?