Create Your First Project

Learn how to create and configure a new project in NirmIQ using the streamlined project creation wizard.

Creating a Project

1. Access Projects

   • From the dashboard, click "Projects" in the sidebar
   • Click the "+ New Project" button

2. Step 1: Choose Your Sources

   The wizard guides you through selecting sources for both requirements and FMEA data:

   Requirements Source

   Choose one of three options:

   Option	Best For	What You Get
   Start Blank	New projects	Empty requirements, add manually
   Copy Sample Project	Learning, templates	Duplicated requirements from a sample
   Industry Template	Compliance-focused projects	Pre-configured hierarchy for your industry

   FMEA Source

   Choose separately from requirements:

   Option	Best For	What You Get
   Start Fresh	New analysis	Empty FMEA, create from scratch
   Copy from Project	Similar products	Duplicate FMEA from any project
   FMEA Template	Industry standards	Pre-configured FMEA structure (coming soon)

3. Step 2: Enter Project Details

   • Project Name: Give your project a descriptive name
   • Description (optional): Add project context or goals
   • Review the configuration summary

4. Create

   • Click "Create Project"
   • You'll be automatically switched to your new project

Industry Templates

NirmIQ provides pre-configured templates for safety-critical industries:

Template	Standards	Features
Automotive - ISO 26262	ISO 26262, ISO 21448	ASIL classifications, DFMEA
Aerospace - DO-178C	DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A	DAL levels, flight-critical structure
Medical - IEC 62304	IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 11	Risk management, software safety class
Defense - MIL-STD	MIL-STD-882E	Military standards, security focus
General Requirements	ISO 9001, CMMI	Flexible 5-level hierarchy

For detailed template information, see Industry Templates.

Mixing Sources

A powerful feature of NirmIQ is the ability to mix requirements and FMEA sources:

Example Use Cases:

• Copy requirements from an automotive sample, but start FMEA fresh
• Use a medical template for hierarchy, copy FMEA structure from a similar project
• Start with blank requirements but duplicate FMEA analyses from a proven design

This flexibility lets you reuse proven structures while adapting to new projects.

Sample Project Restrictions

While mixing sources is flexible, you cannot apply FMEA templates to sample projects. Sample projects have pre-built traceability links that would break if modified with different templates.

If you need a specific industry template, create a new project from that template instead of modifying a sample.

Project Dashboard

After creating a project, you'll see:

Left Sidebar Navigation

• Dashboard: Project overview and quick stats
• Requirements: Manage your requirements hierarchy
• FMEA: Conduct failure mode analysis (Simple and Advanced)
• Traceability: View requirement-FMEA relationships
• Analytics: Charts, metrics, and compliance reports
• Test Cases: Link tests to requirements

Project Information Panel

• Project name and description
• Creation date
• Last modified date
• Quick stats (total requirements, FMEA entries)

Understanding Hierarchy

Your project uses either an industry template hierarchy or your organization's custom configuration.

Example: Automotive (ISO 26262) Hierarchy

System Requirements (SYS)
└── Safety Requirements (SAF)
    └── Technical Safety Requirements (TSR)
        └── Software Requirements (SWR)
            └── Hardware Requirements (HWR)

Example: Aerospace (DO-178C) Hierarchy

System Requirements (SYS)
└── High-Level Requirements (HLR)
    └── Low-Level Requirements (LLR)
        └── Source Code (SRC)
            └── Test Cases (TC)

Custom Hierarchy

If you're an Admin, you can:

• Define custom requirement types
• Set hierarchy levels (2-10 levels)
• Create Agile structures (Epic - Feature - Story)
• See Hierarchy Configuration Guide

Sample Projects

NirmIQ includes ready-to-use sample projects for learning:

• Automotive: Battery Management System - ISO 26262 compliant
• Aerospace: Flight Control System - DO-178C structure
• Medical: Insulin Delivery System - IEC 62304 lifecycle

Access sample projects via Project - Open Project - Sample Projects.

For tutorials using sample projects, see Sample Projects Overview.

Project Limits by Tier

Tier	Max Projects	Industry Templates	AI Import	Custom Hierarchy
Free	3	Limited	No	No
Professional	100	All	Yes	Yes
Enterprise	Unlimited	All + Custom	Yes	Yes

What's Next?

Now that you have a project:

1. Create Requirements - Add your first requirement
2. Import with AI - Import from documents (Pro/Enterprise)
3. Create FMEA Entries - Start failure analysis
4. Safety Classifications - Add ASIL/DAL ratings

Managing Projects

Rename Project

1. Go to project dashboard
2. Click project name
3. Edit name
4. Click "Save"

Delete Project

1. Go to Projects list
2. Find project to delete
3. Click "..." menu
4. Select "Delete"
5. Confirm deletion

warning

Deleting a project is permanent and cannot be undone. All requirements, FMEA entries, and data will be lost.

Tips

• Use descriptive names: Include product/version (e.g., "SmartWatch V2.0")
• Start with a sample: Explore sample projects to learn the system
• Use templates for compliance: Industry templates ensure proper structure
• Mix sources strategically: Reuse proven FMEA while customizing requirements
• Regular exports: Export important projects periodically for backup