The following steps assume that you have modified the properties of your project to require process items when checking in, committing, or adding files to StarTeam. Be sure to check the option to Require selection of process items when files are added or checked in using the Process tab of the Project Properties dialog box in the full-featured, StarTeam Cross-Platform Client. Choose from the main menu of the StarTeam Cross-Platform Client to access the Project Properties dialog box. If you have not set this requirement, be sure to check the Link and pin process item option on the Options tab of the StarTeam Pending Checkins, Add Files, Check In Files, or Commit Files dialog boxes.
When you create a shortcut to an item from within the embedded client, the shortcut item displays in a list in the Task List window in Visual Studio. A list of change request, requirement, and task shortcuts (and active process items) is also provided for you when using the Add, Check In Files, Commit Files, and StarTeam Pending Checkins dialog boxes. Using these dialog boxes, you can associate change request, requirement, and task shortcut types and active process items to the files that you are checking in, adding, or committing. When selecting a shortcut or active process item from the combo box provided in these dialog boxes, you can associate the appropriate file(s) with the shortcut by marking them in the file list at the bottom of the dialog box.