DCR Stands for Design Change Request. It’s a change control management system for documenting and tracking all changes (design or layout) requested after completion of the initial design review. Below is a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to DCRs in the FCELSPx application. Please review these questions and the user guide before contacting support.
Access
What is the URL for accessing the FCELSPx application?
The URL to access FCELSPx application is: fcelspx.intel.com
Can I access FCELSPx on my company's laptop?
Using INTEL and NON-Intel emails, you can now access the FCELSPx application outside the Intel Network. First time users can register their account by completing the Microsoft Authentication.
Application (LSPx)
Who can create/submit DCR Tickets?
DCR tickets are typically created by Tool Owners (TO). However, Area Coordinators (AC), Project Managers, DCR Chair, and Design Managers (DM) can also create DCR Tickets.
How do I create/submit a new DCR in the LSPx application?
- Log in to the LSPx application as a TO/AC/DM/DCR Chair user.
- Click on the Create dropdown on the homepage and select the DCR option from the dropdown menu.
- Fill the required fields in the DCR form and submit the DCR ticket
Refer to the Training Videos for how to create, view and transition DCRs in the LSPx application.
What fields are mandatory on DCR form?
The following fields are mandatory on the DCR form and are marked with an asterisk (*). Users cannot submit a DCR ticket without completing these fields.
- Entity Code - Life
- Summary
- NoN-POR Description (in case of NON-POR DCR)
- Description
- GIT Scope
- SYCCB
What happens after I submit the DCR Ticket?
The submitted DCRs undergo an initial review and approval process by the Area Coordinators (AC) and Project Managers (PM). After the initial approval, the DCRs are subject to a final review by the DCR Chair or the Design Manager (DM), who will either approve or reject the changes.
Why I don't see DCR option under Create dropdown menu on LSPx homepage?
DCRs can only be raised by Tool Owners (TO), Area Coordinators (AC), Project Managers, DCR Chair, and Design Managers (DM). You must have one of these roles assigned to see the DCR option under the Create dropdown.
Why I don't see DCRs button on the LSPx homepage?
Users with View access to DCRs will only see this button on the LSPx homepage. For details on who has View access, please refer to the People and Access Rights Matrix section of the DCR documentation.
Who can Edit the DCR tickets?
Only the DCR Chair and Design Managers (DM) have the permission to edit or update DCR tickets.
Who will get notified about the DCRs? And when they will get notitfied?
Email notifications will be sent to users when a DCR ticket is created, approved, rejected or closed, or when a user is tagged in a comment. For details on who receives these notifications and the timing of the notifications, please refer to the Email Notifications section of the DCR documentation.
What can I expect to see in the email notifications?
The email notifications will contain core information about the tool. You will need to click on the "View DCR" button in the email to view the DCR ticket.
Can I notify other users that are not directly involved in the DCR?
You can include any active LSPx user on the site to view and receive notifications about the DCR. Simply search for their name under the "Watchers" field.
How I can tag a user on the DCR ticket?
In the comments section of the DCR ticket, type the "@" symbol followed by the person's name to tag someone. They will receive an email notification containing your comments.
Can I delete the DCR ticket I submitted?
No, DCRs cannot be deleted once they have been created.
Can I re-open the DCR ticket that is approved or rejected?
Only Design managers can reopen, DCRs in approved or rejected state.
Can I add comments to the resolved DCR ticket ?
No actions can be taken (e.g., editing, adding comments, etc.) by any user once a DCR is approved, rejected or closed. Once in these states, the DCR will switch to read-only mode.
Is there a record of who made changes on the DCR?
Yes, visit the DCR History tab under the Activity section of a DCR ticket to view the user who made changes to the ticket.