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What you will achieve

By the end of this tutorial you will have:
  • The Powersheet plugin deployed on your Polarion server
  • A valid license applied through the administration interface
  • Either a demo project with sample data or Powersheet enabled in an existing project

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Prerequisites

  • A running Polarion server with a version still supported by Siemens
  • Administrator access to the Polarion server filesystem and web interface
  • A Powersheet distribution package (nextedy_powersheet.zip) downloaded from the Nextedy POWERSHEET Download page
  • A valid license file (trial or production) provided by Nextedy
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Step 1: Deploy the plugin files

Unpack the downloaded nextedy_powersheet.zip. Inside you will find a folder named com.nextedy.powersheet. Copy this entire folder into your Polarion extensions directory: 
[POLARION_INSTALL]/polarion/extensions/
After copying, delete the cached configuration folders to avoid plugin conflicts: 
[POLARION_DATA]/workspace/.config
Deleting the .config folder only removes cached data. This is safe and recommended by Polarion support to ensure the extension is recognized correctly.
Restart the Polarion server. You should see: After the server restarts and you open Administration, a new section called Nextedy POWERSHEET appears in the sidebar. This confirms the plugin is installed.

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Step 2: Apply the license

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Option A: Upload through the administration interface

  1. Navigate to Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET > License
  2. Drag and drop your license file onto the upload area, or select it from your filesystem
  3. Save and validate

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Option B: Place the license file on the server filesystem

You can also upload the license by placing the file directly on the Polarion server filesystem. Copy the license file into the extension’s license directory and restart Polarion. For the exact filesystem path and step-by-step instructions, see the Nextedy license installation guide.
The filesystem method is useful in automated deployments, Docker containers, or environments where browser access to the administration interface is restricted.
You should see: The license page confirms the license is valid and displays the license details (expiration date, user count).
Unlike some other Nextedy products, Powersheet licenses are managed directly in the Polarion administration interface — not via a separate license server. Make sure you apply the license through Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET > License or via the server filesystem.

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Step 3: Set up a project

Navigate to Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET > Setup. Install the demo template by selecting Demo Project Template > Install Demo Template. Once installed, create a new project:
  1. Select Create New Project
  2. Choose the template Nextedy POWERSHEET RTM Demo
  3. Complete the wizard and open the project home page
  4. In the left navigator, expand and select Powersheet Drive
You should see: The Powersheet Drive displays a list of preconfigured documents with sample data, including example User Needs Specifications and an RTM configuration covering User Needs, System Requirements, Design Requirements, and Tests.
The demo project is the fastest way to explore Powersheet capabilities. It includes pre-populated data so you can immediately try editing, linking, and navigating the traceability hierarchy.

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Step 4: Validate the installation

Open one of the demo documents from the Powersheet Drive. The sheet should load and display a hierarchical table with editable cells, column headers, and expansion controls. Verify the following:
CheckExpected result
Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET section visiblePlugin installed correctly
License status shows OKLicense applied and valid
Powersheet Drive lists documentsNavigation topic enabled
Demo document opens in sheet viewConfiguration and domain model loaded

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Troubleshooting

If Powersheet does not appear after installation:
  1. Stop Polarion
  2. Delete the cache folders: [POLARION_DATA]/workspace/.config
  3. Restart Polarion
This forces Polarion to reinitialize the extension configuration and usually resolves recognition issues.
If the license status shows INVALID or WARNING, check the following common causes:
  • Wrong product license: Confirm you uploaded the license file for Nextedy POWERSHEET specifically, not a license for a different Nextedy product (such as Risksheet or Checklist).
  • Expired license: Check the expiration date displayed on the license page. Trial licenses have a fixed duration — contact Nextedy to request a renewal if yours has expired.
  • Server hostname mismatch: Some production licenses are bound to a specific server hostname. Verify that the hostname in the license matches your Polarion server’s actual hostname.
  • Corrupted or truncated file: If the license file was forwarded via email or downloaded multiple times, it may have been corrupted. Re-download the original file from the link provided by Nextedy.
  • Incomplete restart after filesystem upload: When uploading a license via the server filesystem, a full Polarion restart is required. A partial restart or service reload may not pick up the new license file.
If none of these resolve the issue, contact Nextedy support with a screenshot of the license status page and the exact error message shown.

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